March 4, 2021, Toronto Star – It’s time to talk about vaccine passports, for the economy’s sake, business groups say
https://www.thestar.com/business/2021/03/04/its-time-to-talk-about-vaccine-passports-for-the-economys-sake-business-groups-say.html As the European Commission looks into the possibility of a digital pass as proof of COVID-19 vaccinations or negative tests, Canadian business groups say Canada needs to start talking about so-called “vaccine passports” — and whether or not we’ll accept them at our borders or issue our own. Perrin Beatty, president and CEO of […]
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February 22, 2021, Toronto Star – New travel restrictions in effect as international arrivals plunge
https://www.thestar.com/business/2021/02/22/new-travel-restrictions-in-effect-as-international-arrivals-plunge.html The federal government’s new travel restrictions came into effect on Monday as it reported a dramatic fall in air travel since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Most travellers landing at Canadian airports are now required to self-isolate in a government-approved hotel for three days, and will need to get tested for the virus both when […]
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February 16, 2021, Travelweek – NACC renews calls for science-based testing strategies
https://www.travelweek.ca/news/nacc-renews-calls-for-science-based-testing-strategies/ OTTAWA — The National Airlines Council of Canada (NACC) is renewing its call for science-based testing strategies, ideally for implementation starting April 30. NACC President and CEO Mike McNaney issued a statement after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Feb. 12 that the federal government’s new hotel quarantine measures will go into effect Feb. 22. […]
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February 13, 2021, The Roy Green Show Podcast – Canada’s airline industry’s deep challenge
Click here for the interview with Mike McNaney
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February 13, 2021, Vancouver Global TV – Tougher travel rules coming February 22nd
As Ottawa gets set to tighten the reins on air travel we talk to National Airlines Council of Canada CEO and President Mike McNaney about the short, and potential long-term impact, on the airline industry. Click here to view interview
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Government Announces Date for New Covid-19 Testing and Quarantine Measures for Air Passengers
Ottawa, February 12, 2021 – Mike McNaney, President and CEO of the National Airlines Council of Canada, which represents Canada’s largest national and international carriers (Air Canada, Air Transat, Jazz Aviation and WestJet), issued the following statement in response to today’s announcement by the federal government that new quarantine and testing upon arrival measures will […]
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February 5, 2021, The Evan Solomon Show – Why airlines need financial support from the government
Mike McNaney, President and CEO of the National Airlines Council of Canada, explains why he thinks the airlines need financial support from the government. Click here for the interview
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February 2, 2021, Toronto Star – Airlines push to add rapid testing at airports — but shorten quarantines
https://www.thestar.com/business/2021/02/02/covid-testing-cant-fix-airline-woes-analysts-say.html In an airline industry hammered by COVID-19, even the smallest sliver of good news is welcome these days. But the introduction of mandatory testing for international arrivals at Pearson International Airport this week is a mixed blessing, say airlines and air industry analysts. On the one hand, it raises the possibility of the gradual […]
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February 1, 2021, Global News Radio, The Bill Kelly Show Podcast – Travel restrictions are being put in place
Travel restrictions are being put in place by both the federal and provincial government. How will these restrictions affect the already battered airline industry? Click here for interview with Mike McNaney, President and CEO, National Airlines Council of Canada
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National Airlines Council of Canada Responds to New Travel Measures – Welcomes Commitment to Safe Restart and Re-evaluation of Testing/Quarantine
Ottawa, January 29, 2021 – Following today’s announcement that the government intends to introduce new measures to reduce air travel and that, at the request of the Government of Canada, carriers have agreed to suspend service to select destinations until April, the National Airlines Council of Canada which represents Canada’s largest air carriers (Air Canada, […]
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National Airlines Council of Canada Supports Premier Ford’s Call for Testing Upon Arrival, But Does Not Believe “Hotel Quarantine” Provision Required
Ottawa, January 26, 2021 – The National Airlines Council of Canada, representing Canada’s largest national and international airlines (Air Canada, Air Transat, Jazz Aviation and WestJet), released the following statement by President and CEO Mike McNaney concerning the Ontario government’s call for additional measures concerning international travel. “We support Premier Ford’s call today for mandatory […]
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Airlines and unions urge cooperation as federal government considers potential new measures to reduce air travel
OTTAWA, January 22, 2021 – Canada’s largest airline industry association and the unions representing more than 325,000 Canadian workers today urged the federal government to consult with them before it enacts new measures to reduce travel. Airline passenger traffic has dropped precipitously since the onset of the pandemic. As of November 2020, international arrivals had […]
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