Airline companies in northern Ontario are pushing for subsidies on air travel in the region.
They are calling it the Northern Ontario Airfare Affordability Program, using a Quebec program as the model.
North Star Air’s vice-president, Tom Meilleur, says it would require 40 million a year in government funding.
“So that gives the traveler, at the time of booking, as in the Quebec model, 60 to 75% discount, which would allow for individuals to stay connected.”
Meilluer says with such as discount, ticket prices could be as low as $125-$150 in some areas.
Meilluer says they have had some good response in talks with the government but still need to convince the Premier more of its need.
