The federal government is finalizing a plan to re-establish flights to regional airports across the country by subsidizing airlines, CBC News has learned. "Many other countries in the world go ahead and support their regional routes through subsidies, including the U.S.," Joly told CBC News. "The government will work with partners to support regional routes for airlines," Gov. "It is essential that Canadians have access to reliable and affordable regional air services. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press)The loss of regional flights is only one challenge facing an airline sector that has been hammered by the pandemic.

Source: CBC News September 24, 2020 20:02 UTC