Quebec cuts ties with Air Liaison airline over 'false declarations' for subsidized flights
The province said audits found irregularities in subsidized ticket purchases and it is seeking to recover overpayments from the regional carrier.
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Air Liaison is being ejected from the government's program of more affordable airfares because it would have improperly claimed public funds. At the same time, at least five regions can no longer rely on an air carrier who was entitled to offer these reduced fares.
MONTREAL — Quebec excludes the regional air carrier Air Liaison from a government program to offer more affordable tickets in remote areas. Information was also provided to the Permanent Anti-Corruption Unit (UPAC). The Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, Benoit Charette, announced his decision, Thursday afternoon, by press release. Mr. Charette [...]
The airline did not meet the conditions for financial assistance, says the Ministry of Transport.
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The Ministry of Transport found "irregularities".
Travellers will no longer be able to purchase Air Access to the Regions (PAAR) reduced fare tickets from Air Liaison. The Government of Quebec terminated, effective July 2, the agreement that bound it to the air carrier, alleging non-compliance with the terms of the program and false statements related to the financial assistance granted. The Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, Benoit Charette, announced on Thursday that his ministry…
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