Air travel service to smaller communities and medium-sized cities is on the decline, pushing up airfares and leaving parts of the country less connected.
Information from aviation data firm Cirium shows flight volume between smaller airports and big cities has dropped drastically over the past five years — especially for short-haul trips — while simultaneously the price has soared.
London International Airport CEO Scott McFadzean says the number of daily departures to Toronto plunged from 15 in 2019 to four now after WestJet dropped the route despite ongoing demand.
The Canadian Airports Council says Air Canada direct routes between Halifax and at least four cities in Atlantic Canada did not return after the COVID-19 pandemic.
(Canadian Press)
