The Canadian Airports Council (CAC) welcomed federal government aid for airports, but warned that the government must be prepared to take further action, given the continued impact of protracted air travel restrictions and increased health and safety measures on airports’ operations and revenues. “The situation is worse than it was when these measures were announced five months ago, with our entire aviation network – from the largest to smallest commercial airports in Canada – compromised by the protracted suppression of passenger traffic to just about 10% of pre-pandemic levels,” said CAC President Daniel-Robert Gooch. The CAC has also asked the government to waive for the period of recovery, airport rent remitted to the government by 22 of Canada’s airports and to provide financial support or interest free loans when necessary.
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