Bearskin Airlines Launches Waterloo – Montreal Connection

Canadian regional carrier Bearskin Airlines launched flights on May 1 between Waterloo International Airport and Montreal with the ambitious goal of building frequency on the route. It is initially offering five flights every week day and reduced schedule at weekends, with three of the flights operating directly and two via Ottawa. It already operates 56 flights per week from Waterloo to Ottawa having served the route since October 2007 and it plans to replicate this in the Montreal market with flights arranged for the business community.

"The demand for a convenient non-stop service between Montreal and Waterloo Region is clear," said Harvey Friesen, President, Bearskin Airlines. "We'll save you up to four hours on a round trip flight as compared to a flight via Toronto and associated drive to Waterloo Region."

The new connection will significantly improve accessibility for the community in the Regional Municipality of Waterloo. Alongside Bearskin’s links to Montreal and Ottawa, WestJet offers the only other direct scheduled service with a daily connection to Calgary. Weekly charter flights are also provided by Sunwing Airlines to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic between December and March.