By Michael Gorman
THE VANGUARD
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Yarmouth’s new air service isn’t fully off the ground yet and it could be the end of the month before everything is in place.
The Vanguard has learned that Starlink, which as of Monday will offer two flights a day between Yarmouth and Halifax, is still waiting on a licence from the American Department of Transportation to allow them to offer twice-daily service between Yarmouth and Portland, Maine. According to the guidelines of the application process, other carriers have a time period to file comments or concerns on the new service. That is what’s creating the delay.
Daniel Paquet of Starlink said the delay in receiving the licence means they have been unable, to this point, to sell tickets or advertise the Portland link. Paquet said that although they are working to shorten the wait, it could be Feb. 23 before they are able to begin the Portland run.
“That’s the safest date that I have on my desk,” he said, “but we’re trying to push it like you don’t know how.”
Paquet said there is no way they will have the licence in time for Monday.
Air service to Portland delayed
Air service to Portland delayed
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