Halifax Airport

• Halifax airport predicts busy spring break, recommends you plan ahead

  If you're taking to the skies for a trip, you might want to pack your patience as airports predict a return to long lineups after three pandemic years.

  Canada

  Mar 10, 2023
  
• WestJet suspending transatlantic flights between 3 cities, Europe this summer

  WestJet announced Monday that the airline will no longer be offering direct flights from Halifax to London Gatwick, Dublin, Glasgow and Paris as in previous summers.

  Canada

  Jan 30, 2023
  
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• N.B. girl gets her ‘lucky rock’ back after it travels 11,000 miles on 4 flights

  Four flights, four cities and two continents later, an 11-year-old N.B. girl is beaming to have her valuable rock she purchased visiting British Columbia back in her possession.

  Canada

  Jan 30, 2023
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• Toppled holiday themed projector blamed for beaming laser at approaching jet in N.S.

  Police say a holiday-themed projector was the source of a laser light that lit up the cockpit of a passenger jet last week as it was landing at Halifax airport.

  Canada

  Jan 12, 2023
• RCMP say pilots reported green laser in flight deck before Halifax landing

  Nova Scotia RCMP say pilots reported a green laser appearing in the flight deck as they were preparing to land a plane at the Halifax Stanfield International Airport. 

  Canada

  Jan 3, 2023
• Lines, delays, cancellations: What Halifax air travellers can expect in holiday rush

  Leah Batstone with the Halifax International Airport Authority agrees it's a hectic time at the airport, but also an exciting one.

  Canada

  Dec 21, 2022
• Plane bound for New York lands safely in Halifax after mechanical diversion

  A plane on its way to New York landed safely in Halifax Saturday afternoon after it was forced to divert due to a mechanical issue.

  Canada

  Nov 19, 2022
• WestJet suspends number of routes out of Halifax this winter

  Earlier this summer, WestJet announced it plans to focus its future investments on Western Canada, where it has a large portion of the market share.

  Canada

  Sep 16, 2022
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• Calgary dog owner concerned about airline pet safety after pup left on tarmac in 30 degree heat

  A Calgary dog owner raises serious concerns about how long her pup was left on the tarmac by WestJet crews during a sweltering summer day.

  Consumer

  Aug 24, 2022
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• Going through Halifax airport for Canada Day? Give yourself lots of time

  Air travellers across the country, as well as in Halifax, are experiencing long lines, flight delays and cancellations as airports try to keep up with pent-up demand from COVID-19.

  Canada

  Jun 30, 2022