Officials at the Ottawa International Airport say the COVID-19 pandemic has led to a "devastating decline" in traffic, and it could be years before the airport serves some destinations once again. - Mark Laroche, Ottawa International Airport Authority"Early days saw a flurry of repatriation flights for our March Break passengers. The check-in area at the Ottawa International Airport is deserted during what would normally by the busy morning peak time. (Supplied by the Ottawa Airport Authority)Recovery could take years"I believe it will take years to build our passenger numbers back to 2019 levels. Construction of the Alt Hotel Ottawa Airport will be delayed, and the introduction of new concessions at the terminal will "take significantly longer" than the two years originally set aside.

Source: CBC News April 03, 2020 14:46 UTC