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Government of Canada makes major investments to ensure the recovery of Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport
06 aug
August 6, 2021, Québec City - The Government of Canada is committed to supporting Canadian airports to ensure their recovery and growth following the COVID-19 global pandemic and to create good middle class jobs. Today, the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, and the President of the Treasury Board, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos announced that the Government of Canada is contributing nearly $17 million to support Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport.
Air Transat inaugurates its first direct flight between Vancouver and Québec City
02 aug

Québec City, Aug. 2, 2021  - Air Transat celebrates the launch of its brand-new direct service between Vancouver and Québec City, becoming the first and only airline to operate this route. Flights will be offered once a week, on Mondays from Vancouver and on Sundays from Québec City, until October 25.

Air Canada Launches Two New Connections to Florida and More Frequent Flights to Mexico and the Dominican Republic from Québec City
29 jul
MONTREAL, July 29, 2021 - Air Canada is pleased to announce two new winter services departing from Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB): Orlando and Fort Lauderdale, two very popular sun destinations in Florida, highly favoured by Quebecers. Flights to Fort Lauderdale will start on November 19 and flights to Orlando on December 17. Starting December 4, Air Canada will also be offering more flights to Punta Cana and Cancun.
Government of Canada announces easing of border measures for fully vaccinated travellers
19 jul

July 19, 2021 - Government of Canada announces easing of border measures for fully vaccinated travellers

Starting August 9, 2021 (12:01 A.M. EDT), Canada plans to begin allowing entry to American citizens and permanent residents, who are currently residing in the United States, and have been fully vaccinated at least 14 days prior to entering Canada for non-essential travel.

YQB reveals its 2020 financial results : Remaining steady through the storm

29 apr
Québec City, April 29, 2021 – The airline industry is certainly one of the most vulnerable, and the financial results released by Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) today do reflect the harsh consequences of the pandemic. However, they also reflect the hard work of its teams and their determination to transform the pandemic into a lever for growth and repositioning.

New entry requirements to Canada

06 jan

January 6, 2021 - New pre-departure COVID-19 testing requirements come into effect for all air travellers flying into Canada

Effective midnight on January 7, 2021 (00:00 EST or 05:00 UCT), the Government of Canada requires all travellers five years of age or older, regardless of citizenship, provide proof of a negative laboratory test result for COVID-19 to the airline prior to boarding a flight to Canada.

YQB presents a recovery plan with benefits for all of Québec

02 dec
Québec City, December 2, 2020 – Determined to turn the pandemic into an opportunity for growth and reorientation, Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) is proud to present a recovery plan that will further its role as a driver of regional economic development, diversify its sources of revenue, and be part of the government’s recovery efforts.