Halifax Stanfield International Airport

• 2 women arrested after 4 suitcases full of marijuana seized at Halifax airport

  Two women were arrested at Halifax Airport earlier this week after four suitcases full of marijuana were discovered in outbound luggage, according to the RCMP.

  Crime

  Jul 24
  
• Halifax airport to carry out $18-million renovation on international travel facility

  The federal government will help fund major renovations to the section of the Halifax airport where international travelers transfer to Canadian flights.

  Canada

  Jun 26
  
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• Halifax Stanfield Airport returns to the black in 2023 with $16-million net profit

  Atlantic Canada’s largest airport says it has returned to financial sustainability after recording a net profit of $16 million in 2023.

  Canada

  May 9
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• ‘We just want to get paid’: Airport security screeners in Atlantic Canada take job action

  Workers who carry out security screening at 15 airports across Atlantic Canada are taking job action over unpaid wages.

  Canada

  Apr 24
• Maritime airports unsure how WestJet merger could impact service

  WestJet couldn't confirm whether or not it would continue its routes from Atlantic Canada to other destinations that Swoop and Sunwing served when the transition is complete.

  Canada

  Jun 19, 2023
• 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
• 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
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• 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
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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