Menzies boosts relationship with Flair Airlines across Canada

The company plans on providing ramp and passenger services to the participating airports from May

Global logistics specialists, Menzies Aviation has announced it has been awarded a full-service ground handling contract by Canadian independent low-cost carrier, Flair Airlines.

The firm will provide passenger and ramp services at Halifax Stanfield, Ottawa and Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International from May. This will then expand to Saint John, Charlottetown and Victoria from July and Abbotsford in August.

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These new additions will add to the pre-existing relationship between Menzies and Flair, as the company has supported the airline at Toronto Pearson since February and Saskatoon John G Diefenbaker since last summer.

Kristal Jodoin, director of airport operations at Flair Airlines, said the carrier is “excited to grow our partnership with Menzies”.

“Flair and Menzies’ shared commitment to safety and service align well as together we share the vision of connecting Canadians with affordable travel,” she added.

“It is with great pride that we announce the expansion of our partnership with Flair Airlines across Canada,” commented John Redmond, executive vice president – Americas at Menzies Aviation. “These new contracts demonstrate Flair’s trust in Menzies to support their growth ambitions and are testament to the excellent standards of service that have been provided on the ground by Menzies professionals at Toronto and Saskatoon.”

The aviation specialists now provide ground handling, cargo and fuelling services at 21 airports around Canada.