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A colourful connection between cities

A new splash of colour now greets travellers at Saint John Airport – a vibrant 10-by-5-foot painting by local artist Fabiola Martínez, created through a remarkable collaboration that began hundreds of kilometres away in Montreal. The piece, titled Area 506: New Forms – Montreal Edition, was painted this spring during Explore NB, a Destination New…

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Countdown to Airshow Atlantic 2026

The countdown is on. Saint John Airport is thrilled to host Airshow Atlantic 2026, taking place Aug. 29 to Aug. 30, 2026. The event will celebrate the innovation, industry and partnerships that keep our region soaring – from advances in aviation technology to the people and organizations driving growth across Atlantic Canada. Want to stay…

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From runways to the Milky Way: stargazing adventures near YSJ

A new kind of travel experience is taking shape – one that invites visitors to look up. Astrotourism is the practice of travelling to places where the night sky remains dark enough to see the Milky Way. Southern New Brunswick is poised to become one of the brightest (and darkest) destinations in Canada. Light pollution…

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Charting growth through partnership

Photo L-R: From Envision, Walter Fuerniss and Jeff Cyr; From YSJ, Greg Hierlihy and Lori Carle   Momentum continues to build at Saint John Airport – and nowhere was that clearer than at the Defence, Security and Aerospace Exhibition Atlantic, one of Canada’s premier defence, security and aerospace trade shows, held recently in Halifax. Representing…

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A sustainable flight path for the future

At Saint John Airport, our mission has always been bigger than moving travellers through our terminal. We are the gateway that connects Greater Saint John with the rest of the world, a vital part of our region’s economic engine, and a community hub where opportunities take flight. As we grow, we recognize that true progress…

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Not here. Not anywhere. YSJ Stands with #NotInMyCity

  Saint John Airport is proud to join forces with #NotInMyCity, becoming a transportation ally in the fight against human trafficking and exploitation. Human trafficking is one of the fastest-growing crimes in Canada. Shockingly, 72 per cent of reported victims are under the age of 25, and 93 per cent are Canadians trafficked within our…

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Getting back to the books at YSJ

This fall, we’re inviting passengers to get back to the books with us! Saint John Airport is proud to partner with Big Brothers Big Sisters to bring a brand-new reading experience to our departures lounge. “We have been wanting to add a ‘fly-brary’ to our airport, but this opportunity to support Big Brothers Big Sisters…

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Catch a ride with Uride at YSJ

Getting to and from the airport just got easier. Uride, the Canadian rideshare service designed for small cities, is now available for passengers at YSJ. With the Uride app, you can book a ride in just a few taps, track your driver in real time, and enjoy the comfort and safety of a community-based driver.…

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And a round of applause…

In the last issue of Flight Path, we invited you to help us name Saint John Airport’s brand-new volunteer team. While our judges ultimately chose a name outside of the submissions, they were so impressed with your creativity that they selected a few honourable mentions worth celebrating: Fundy Tide Greeters – Crystel Joyce Bisnar Harbour…

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From Saint John to Montreal – and soon even more

  Forget everything you know about airport terminals. By the end of 2025, YSJ travellers connecting to Montreal through Pascan will experience something completely different: a state-of-the-art facility that feels more like an upscale lounge than a traditional airport. “The airport itself is like a big VIP lounge,” says Simon-Pierre Diamond, Vice-President of Corporate Affairs…

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