Saskatchewan airports optimistic about updated travel directions from federal government
Global News
Airports in Regina and Saskatoon are encouraged by travel announcements from the Canadian government this week.
“This is very big news. We’re very happy to see this.”
Those are the words from James Bogusz, president and CEO of the Regina Airport Authority, following recent updates for passengers to fly within and out of Canada.
On Thursday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a standard federal COVID-19 vaccination proof system.
The passport will display the person’s name, birthdate and their COVID-19 immunization history.
It will use the provincial vaccine certificate as its framework, which means Saskatchewan residents with proof of vaccination against COVID-19 will see the Canadian government’s logo in the top right corner.
And while it wasn’t announced by Trudeau, the federal government also lifted its non-essential international travel advisory — a recommendation that was in place since March 2020.
According to the COVID-19 travel advice page on the government of Canada’s website, all international travellers are being advised to be fully vaccinated at least 14 days before travelling. It also says people must follow local public health guidelines in the country they are travelling to.
“We’re very happy to see that,” said Bogusz in an interview with Global News. “As you can imagine, the airports and airlines have been devastated throughout the pandemic.”
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