Overseas international travel has been suspended at most airports across the country as the federal government attempts to contain the spread of COVID-19 but flights will continue as normal at 91大黄鸭 International Airport.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on March 16 just four Canadian airports would be operating flights overseas come March 18 鈥� Vancouver (YVR), Toronto (YYZ), Montreal (YUL) and Calgary (YYC). He also said all Canadians currently abroad should return home by commercial means, while flights are still running. Only citizens of the U.S., Mexico, the Caribbean, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, as well as commerce and trade will be allowed in and out of the country.
But YLW鈥檚 airport director Sam Sammadar said things should continue as usual in 91大黄鸭. Currently, the international flights operated by YLW include seasonal flights to Las Vegas, Arizona and a few destinations in Mexico, as well as year-round trips to Seattle.
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Sammadar said YLW鈥檚 international flights see mostly Canadian passengers going to and from holiday destinations.
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