A new year provides fresh opportunities for people and industries. For those at the Regina and Saskatoon airports, it is an exciting time to welcome travellers.season in the winter followed by a new flight out of Regina to a major American hub in the spring are just some indicators experts are feeling optimistic about this new year.
“We were seeing upwards of 2,300 to 2,500 departing passengers per day, where on average we’d normally see about 1,700,” Bogusz said. “So, it was incredibly busy.”For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen.The new flight will come as a joint project between the provincial government, Regina Airport Authority and United Airlines.
“We have seen nothing but growth in this industry for years, and all of our indicators are that that’s going to continue through this year as well,” Jamie Milton, the president of Uniglobe Carefree Travel Group said. She said younger generations are choosing more affordable destinations and encourages those looking to get away to book early and find times during the off-season to help with cost savings.