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CBC
08-07-2025
- Business
- CBC
What travellers can expect from Halifax airport's new facility
Those flying internationally can expect a better experience. Watch Amy Smith's interview with Joyce Carter, the president and CEO of the Halifax International Airport Authority.
CTV News
04-07-2025
- Business
- CTV News
Halifax Stanfield launches new direct flights to Zurich
Halifax Stanfield International Airport welcomed a new airline service on Friday. The airport is now offering non-stop service to Zurich, Switzerland, through the launch of Edelweiss Air. This is the first time the airport has offered Zurich as a destination on the airport's route map. 'We're thrilled to officially launch Edelweiss' non-stop service between Halifax and Zurich,' said Joyce Carter, president and CEO of Halifax International Airport Authority (HIAA). 'Today is the start of an exciting connection between our regions, providing more travel options for Atlantic Canadians and making it easier than ever for European travellers to experience Nova Scotia. We're proud to partner with Edelweiss and look forward to the many benefits this connection will bring to our communities and travellers.' The twice-weekly route will be operated on an Airbus A340-300 aircraft which seats 314 passengers in business, economy max and economy classes. The flight time from Halifax to Zurich is around seven hours. 'This route ideally complements our popular flights to Calgary and Vancouver in western Canada,' explained Patrick Heymann, chief commercial officer of Edelweiss. 'With this non-stop flight, we are bringing Switzerland and Europe even closer to Canada's beautiful and breathtaking nature. At the same time, travellers from Atlantic Canada can now discover Switzerland more easily or take advantage of the excellent hub in Zurich to connect to almost anywhere in Europe and beyond.' Edelweiss is a Swiss leisure airline and sister company to Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS). Its namesake comes from the Edlweiss flower of the Swiss Alps. 'Routes like Edelweiss' new one between Zurich and Halifax are an important way of growing tourism and opening our economy to new markets,' said ministerial assistant John A. MacDonald on behalf of Colton LeBlanc, minister of Growth and Development for the province. 'We look forward to welcoming more visitors to our incredible province, building connections between Switzerland and Nova Scotia and creating new opportunities for Nova Scotia businesses.' Edelweiss flights from Halifax will be operated in cooperation with SWISS and are available for booking through or any travel agency. The twice-weekly flights will operate on Thursdays and Sundays. For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page
CTV News
02-07-2025
- Business
- CTV News
Halifax Stanfield International Airport opens new facility
Halifax International Airport Authority (HIAA) has opened a new International Connections Facility (ICF) at Halifax Stanfield International Airport to streamline passenger experience, expand cargo capacity and contribute to regional economic growth. Transport Canada and the Government of Nova Scotia contributed $8.3 million and $3 million, respectively to the ICF project. 'This project represents an important step in developing Halifax Stanfield's infrastructure to meet growing demands,' said Joyce Carter, president and CEO of HIAA. 'Opening the ICF enhances how we serve connecting passengers, while laying the groundwork for further improvements coming later this year.' The new space allows international passengers on select flights to move through the airport without exiting the secure area and reclaiming baggage when connecting to a domestic flight. 'The facility will also enable further expansions of aircraft belly cargo space, supporting the movement of goods between Nova Scotia and International markets,' a news release from the Stanfield airport reads. 'Our airports are an integral part of growing our economy, and we are proud to support investments that help to create additional opportunities for business growth and bring more visitors to Nova Scotia,' said Public Works Minister Fred Tilley. 'Halifax International Airport Authority is taking innovative steps to improve and enhance the passenger experience and facilitate trade, which will support a brighter future for the entire region.' Renovations on the existing international arrivals area will continue into 2025. Once finished, the area will allow for increased passenger traffic and cargo capacity. For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page
