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As winter schedules roll out across Canada, travellers flying through Saint John Airport now benefit from stronger year-round access to two key national hubs.  Air Canada is operating two daily flights to Toronto from YSJ this winter – up from this time last year – along with daily service to Montréal. These routes form the…

It’s been quite a month for Aerial–YSJ’s facility K9. Trained to support both passengers and staff, Aerial brings calm, comfort and connection everywhere she goes. And this month, she put all those skills to work. She started by greeting a former premier during a visit to the airport – calmly making her rounds and offering…

There’s more activity – and opportunity – taking off at Saint John Airport. Air Canada Cargo has officially reopened for exports at YSJ, following a renovation of the cargo counter and back-end operations area. The upgrades create a more efficient, modern space to support growing demand and deliver a smoother experience for shippers. Since early…

On Nov. 17, we began work on installing a brand-new, longer baggage belt in our domestic arrivals area – a project designed to enhance comfort, efficiency, and the overall passenger experience at Saint John Airport. This investment is part of our ongoing commitment to improving the passenger journey from the moment you arrive.  A longer…

At the Saint John Airport, providing exceptional passenger experiences is at the heart of our five-year strategic direction. We’re always looking for ways to make your time with us even better. We’ve launched a passenger experience survey to hear directly from you. Your feedback will help shape future improvements and ensure we’re meeting the needs…

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…

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…

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…

There’s plenty of movement in the skies this fall as our airline partners adjust schedules and bring fresh perks for travellers. Starting in November, Air Canada  will have updated several departure times and offer two daily morning flights to Toronto – at 5:40 a.m., and soon at 11:45 a.m., too. Perfect for both early risers…

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…