Innovation, Business and Rural Development
Tourism, Culture and Recreation
June 2, 2014
Energizing the Economy Through Investments in Aerospace
Year-Round Direct Flights Between St. John’s and London Heathrow Return
The Provincial Government is pleased that Air Canada will resume year-round, non-stop flights between St. John's and London Heathrow, U.K. The Honourable Susan Sullivan, Minister of Innovation, Business and Rural Development, joined officials with Air Canada and the Airport Authority for the announcement today at St. John’s International Airport.
“The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is pleased that Air Canada has made the decision to return to year-round, direct flights from St. John’s to London and we are delighted to provide support to ensure its success. This move further illustrates the strong business climate here in Newfoundland and Labrador and validates the increasing demand for continued international access. This flight will not only enhance our tourism market, but will strengthen our access to European markets and positions Newfoundland and Labrador as a choice business destination."
- The Honourable Susan Sullivan, Minister of Innovation, Business and Rural Development
A significant goal of the Department of Innovation, Business and Rural Development is to enhance air access to, from and within Newfoundland and Labrador by proactively promoting the province as a strategic epicentre for business, while also positioning the province as a prime tourism destination. Additionally, investments in tourism and cultural infrastructure, such as increased airline access, promote Newfoundland and Labrador as unique destination.
“As the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation, I am very pleased to see the return of year-round flights between St. John’s and London, Heathrow. Newfoundland and Labrador has tremendous tourism potential in the United Kingdom and we look forward to welcoming new and returning visitors to our province. This additional direct access to Europe will also be of great economic benefit to the province, creating better access to European markets and cutting travel time for visitors to our province.”
- The Honourable Sandy Collins, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation
The Provincial Government is focused on developing a diversified economic environment that supports private sector business growth, entrepreneurship, and long-term sustainable employment opportunities for the people of the province.
QUICK FACTS
- Air Canada will resume year-round, non-stop flights between St. John's and London Heathrow.
- This decision further illustrates the strong business climate here in Newfoundland and Labrador and validates the increasing demand for continued international access.
- A significant goal of the Department of Innovation, Business and Rural Development is to enhance air access to, from and within Newfoundland and Labrador by proactively promoting the province as a strategic epicentre for business, while also positioning the province as a prime tourism destination.
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Media contacts:
| Jennifer Tulk Director of Communications Department of Innovation, Business and Rural Development 709-729-4570, 728-4104 jennifertulk@gov.nl.ca |
Melony O’Neill Director of Communications Department of Tourism, Culture and Recreation 709-729-0928, 689-0928 moneill@gov.nl.ca |
2014 06 02 10:45 a.m.