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Air Canada welcomes govt's removal of Covid travel restrictions

Air
Will Payne
27 September 2022

Air Canada has welcomed the Canadian government’s decision to lift remaining Covid-19 travel restrictions, including requirements for wearing masks on aircraft, testing and quarantine, and the compulsory use of ArriveCan from 1 October.

Air Canada Boeing 787-8

Craig Landry, executive vice-president and chief operating officer for Air Canada, believes the move will "greatly facilitate travel", help stabilise the country’s air transport sector and support Canada’s economy. 

"Customers and crew will still have the option to wear masks and we also encourage customers to monitor their own health to be sure they feel well and fit to travel," he added.

"While today’s announcement is a positive step, we urge the government not to lose momentum. Lessons learned during the pandemic should now be applied to streamlining the air transport system in Canada and to enact further reforms."