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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…

  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…

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…

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.…

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…

  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…

  When Faith Owobu arrived in Saint John nearly a year ago, it was a big change downshifting to the slower pace of Maritime life from bustling Benin City, Nigeria with its population of more than 1.4 million people. Her family, including her husband, is still back home, but she’s hoping to make Saint John…

We’re proud to congratulate our very own Rick McDonald on being named GardaWorld’s Supervisor of the Quarter for the Atlantic region – a well-deserved recognition that comes as no surprise to our passengers, team, or partners. Rick has been part of the YSJ security team for four years, stepping into the leadership role just one…

Airports across the nation celebrated the second annual Airport Workers Day on June 25. It was a day of recognition for the people who keep Canada moving and to celebrate their vital contribution to our communities and our economies. The Canadian Airports Council projects more than 150 million passengers will travel through Canada’s airports this…

Guy Arseneault has been a dedicated member of the Saint John Airport team since June 2018. In 2024, he moved from his role as a carpenter and firefighter to take on the new critical role of Safety and Emergency Response Supervisor. In this leadership position, he oversees the firehall team and plays a key role…