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Chief Executive Officer Letter
Everyone connected with Charlottetown Airport - staff, the
board of directors, terminal service providers, the airlines, and
our government partners - work collaboratively as a team to
deliver an enjoyable travel experience for you, the air traveller.
This past year the airport team took this even one step further
when our front line staff were the first in PEI to be trained
through the World Host Training Program. This program,
delivered by the Tourism Industry Association of PEI, aims to
further enhance skills and techniques to provide exceptional
customer service and hospitality.
That customer-oriented spirit is also reflected in the
community work staff at Charlottetown Airport is involved
with. In 2013, we hosted our first flypei runway run in support
of Habitat for Humanity PEI. More than 300 participants
braved strong winds and rain to join us for this inaugural
event, which raised over $6,000 for the charity.
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Connecting Islanders to the World... traveller convenience is a
key priority because that's why travellers choose to fly and that's
why travellers choose to fly to and from Charlottetown Airport.
Air traveller research conducted throughout 2013 showed that
residents of Prince Edward Island accounted for almost 60
percent of the airport's passenger traffic. More Islanders are
flying more often and we certainly thank all Islanders for their
continued support and for understanding the importance that
the airport has on our local economy.
Looking ahead to 2014, we are excited that Charlottetown
Airport is a major partner with PEI 2014 as we look to capitalize
on what is expected to be a great year for tourism in Prince
Edward Island. The airport's major airline partners, Air Canada
and WestJet, have responded to demands for more seat
capacity, boosting the number of scheduled seats by eight
percent between July and August.
As CEO of Charlottetown Airport Authority, I extend many
thanks to our dedicated and hardworking staff who make the
airport what it is today. I would also like to recognize our board
of directors for their valuable experience and guidance. Very
special thanks goes out to David McKenna for his commitment
to the Airport Authority and for his support, expertise, and
leadership during his term as chairman.
Many thanks also to the Province of Prince Edward Island
and the City of Charlottetown for recognizing the important
economic value of Charlottetown Airport to Charlottetown and
the province, and supporting the initiatives that are necessary
to both maintain and grow that economic value. We are proud
to be the "Front Door" to economic development in our
broader community, but that wouldn't be possible without the
collaboration and partnerships with all levels of government.
Sincerely,
Doug Newson, CEOView entire presentation