![]() ![]() ![]() Canadian North started daily non-stop service between Yellowknife and Calgary on Feb. Major airlines have reduced flights across Canada, including in the North, as they’re unable to keep up with the resurgence in demand since the lifting of pandemic restrictions and facing staff shortages.Īir Canada suspended flights connecting Yellowknife to Edmonton and Calgary last year, but said it intends to resume Edmonton flights in May. Rodyniuk said the airline hasn’t had to cancel any destinations or significantly reduce flight volumes, but there have been cases where limits on duty time have resulted in delays. “For the vast majority of the year, the only way to get goods and people in and out of the North is by air, so our role is vital to the survival of the people of the North.” “It’s a challenge for us to meet the market demand given some of the new regulations that are coming into place,” he said. ![]() He said Canadian North did about five times the amount of pilot training in 2022 compared to pre-Covid. He said that means airlines need more flight crews and it’s taking longer for pilots to get the needed experience to fly to locations in the High Arctic. Rodyniuk said new regulations that aim to reduce fatigue-related risks restrict the amount of time crew members can be on the job. “It’s not as attractive as it used to be to become a pilot.” “With the Covid effect, that took a lot of people out of the marketplace,” said Michael Rodyniuk, president and chief executive officer of Canadian North. Airlines that operate in the North - where many residents rely on flights for transportation and goods - say disruptions from the Covid-19 pandemic, a Canada-wide pilot shortage and new fatigue regulations are creating headwinds. ![]()
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