Montreal's New Terminal: A Regional Travel Boost

0:00It's March 24th. Welcome to Canada News Today, powered by AI. Montreal Metropolitan Airport is set to open its brand new terminal on June 15th, marking the return of commercial flights after decades. Porter Airlines and Passcan Aviation will kick things off with connections to destinations across Canada from coast to coast. The terminal spans 21,000 square meters, complete with nine boarding bridges and a lounge seating 900 passengers. It also features retail spots run by Quebec businesses, like a Baton Rouge restaurant and a cafe de poe. This setup gives travelers a big boost by easing pressure on busier hubs and focusing on quieter, fuel-efficient, single aisle planes. Many global cities use multiple airports this way, and Montreal is now on that list. Design touches nod to the airports past, including the 1930 visit by the R-100 airship that drew huge crowds. Even in 1927, it's Canada's oldest airport and handle Montreal's commercial traffic until

1:041940, when flights shifted to. Dorval for the Second World War. With room for more airlines down the line, this upgrade positions the airport as a fresh go-to option for efficient regional travel.