NACC Welcomes the Expansion of PED Use Aboard Aircraft
OTTAWA, May 26, 2014 – The National Airlines Council of Canada (NACC) welcomes the announcement today by the Federal Government of Canada permitting the expanded use of Portable Electronic Devices (PEDs) by travelers aboard aircraft during all phases of flight. NACC carriers have committed to implement the changes as quickly as possible. “We at NACC […]
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Bienvenidos a Canada: Canada’s Aviation Sector Applauds Measures to Streamline Visas as a Step to Increasing Travel and Trade
OTTAWA, May 12, 2014 – The National Airlines Council of Canada (NACC) and the Canadian Airports Council (CAC) welcome Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander’s announcement of the launch of a new CAN+ program which will expedite visa processing for some Mexican travelers. “This is good news and represents what we hope can be a […]
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NACC Warns Jobs, Consumers and Economic Growth Would Bear the Brunt of Ontario’s Misguided Aviation Fuel Tax Increase
OTTAWA, May 1, 2014 – Major Canadian and international airlines today urged the Ontario Government to recall its proposed budgetary measure to increase the aviation fuel tax by 150 per cent, creating Canada’s second largest tax on aviation after federal airport rent. The policy is misguided, inconsistent with the interests of Ontarians and counter to […]
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NACC Welcomes the Expansion of Air Services With Mexico
OTTAWA, February 19, 2014 – The National Airlines Council of Canada (NACC) welcomes the expansion of the Canada-Mexico Air Transport Agreement. The new agreement will facilitate air travel and economic cooperation between the two NAFTA partners. “Canada’s major airlines welcome the expansion of the air services agreement with Mexico, one of our most important air […]
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Canada’s Aviation Sector Welcomes Continued Focus on Tourism by Canadian Chamber of Commerce
OTTAWA (February 6, 2014) – The Canadian Airports Council and National Airlines Council of Canada today welcomed the Canadian Chamber of Commerce’s continued recognition of ‘uncompetitive travel and tourism strategies’ as one of the Top 10 Barriers to Competitiveness for 2014. In its Top 10 Barriers to Competitiveness, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce once again […]
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