A Dash 8 operated by regional carrier PAL Airlines based out of St. John’s, N.L., refuels at the Allan J. MacEachen Port Hawkesbury Airport in this file photo. Contributed Photo by Contributed /ContributedArticle contentA $9-million investment from government partners will go towards providing regional air service between the three Maritime provinces.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentThe three-year pilot program, jointly funded by the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) and provincial governments will see PAL Airlines regional aircraft using Halifax as a hub to provide connections to Sydney, Charlottetown, Fredericton and Moncton. Bookings are expected to be open later this year and flights will be offered daily.Article contentArticle contentArticle contentCurrently, there are no regular regional flights connecting Charlottetown to Halifax.Article contentOf the $9 million government funding for this project, ACOA will be contributing $5 million. The Government of Nova Scotia will be contributing $2.9 million, while the Governments of P.E.I. and New Brunswick will contribute $840,000 and $458,000, respectively.Article contentThe air service expansion was announced Friday afternoon in Charlottetown by premiers Rob Lantz (P.E.I), Tim Houston (N.S.), with N.B. regional development Minister Gilles LePage and Charlottetown MP Sean Casey.Article content“The restoration of regional services in the Maritimes is a significant step forward in rebuilding regional mobility, strengthening economic resilience and reconnecting families, professionals and tourists,” reads a news release from the event.Article contentMore to comeArticle contentArticle content
Regional air service coming to P.E.I., Nova Scotia and New Brunswick through funding agreement for PAL airlines
