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Air Travel Into Canada Has Declined By Over 50% Thanks To The Latest Restrictions

Land travel increased during the same period, though. 🚗🇨🇦
Air Travel Into Canada Has Declined By Over 50% Thanks To The Latest Restrictions
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Managing Editor, Canada

New data from the Canada Border Services Agency has found that the latest restrictions in Canada have been successful in curbing air travel.

Almost a month after Canada’s travel rules had a major update, Global News shared an analysis of data that found the number of passengers entering Canada via air had dropped by almost 55%.

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Between February 1 and February 21 — before the travel rules were ramped-up to include additional COVID-19 tests and quarantine hotels — 114,139 travellers entered Canada by air.

However, since the additional measures were implemented, the amount of air passengers has dropped by 54.7% to a total of 65,253 between February 22 and March 14.

While the restrictions appear to be curbing air travel into Canada, land travel across the Canada-U.S. border jumped by 8.9% during the same period, despite new measures there, too.

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    Helena Hanson (she/her) is the Managing Editor of Canada for Narcity and MTL Blog, where she brings her expertise in dreamy, aspirational travel journalism to life. A first-class graduate of Cardiff University's School of Journalism, Helena has a passion for inspiring readers to discover the magic in their own backyards. Originally from the U.K., Helena has spent years uncovering hidden gems and must-see destinations across countries like Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Indonesia, Japan, and more. Having lived in both Canada and Australia, she's become a seasoned expert in off-the-beaten-path adventures and bucket-list experiences that don't break the bank. Whether she's writing about things to do in Ottawa, Montreal, or her favourite spot—Disney World—Helena hopes to leave readers dreaming of their next adventure.

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