Labradorians feel left out of province's new intraprovincal air loop agreement
CBC
"Why can't they include Labrador?"
That's the question Happy Valley-Goose Bay resident Lillian Dyson asked when she heard about the province's new air travel loop connecting St. John's, Gander and Deer Lake.
Labradorians are feeling ignored by the provincial government after officials on Tuesday announced an agreement with PAL Airlines to create an intraprovincial air loop.
The new routes will run seasonally from June 15 to Sept. 20, operating four days per week.
Bernie Bolger, another Labrador resident, has also been left disappointed by the investment. "We got to pay twice as much money [for travel] and we're ignored," said Bolger.
Bolger said last week it cost him $800 to fly to Labrador City for medical reasons.
"To fly down to St. John's, it costs us an enormous amount of money. And we're just retired pensioners. You can't afford that," said Bolger.
Resident Eldred Davis also says that Labradorians have longer distances to travel than on the island. As for the new loop, he said he is surprised the province would want to use aircraft for such relatively short distances.
"I think they should revisit this and make it a little easier for Labrador people who have far bigger bills," he said.
Tourism Minister Steve Crocker said the new route is seasonal, and will only be in place for about 15 weeks during tourism season.
The agreement is a revenue guarantee, Crocker said. That means the province might not pay anything, as long as PAL Airlines breaks even.
PAL Airlines declined CBC's request for an interview.
The Goose Bay Airport Corporation says it feels left out of the province's newest air travel investment strategy.
Over the last six months, the airport has been asking the government for funding to improve airline rates and travel routes in and out of Labrador
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