Air Liaison Restored to Quebec Regional Air Access Program After Court Order

The Quebec Superior Court issued an order on 4 August suspending the Transport Ministry’s decision to remove Air Liaison from the Programme d’accès aérien aux régions (PAAR). The ruling temporarily reinstates the airline’s eligibility for the program while the underlying litigation proceeds. Air Liaison said it will continue to absorb the cost equivalent to the PAAR subsidy so that customers can keep benefiting from reduced fares. The carrier emphasized its 25‑year history and commitment to serving communities across Quebec, but indicated it will refrain from further comment pending the court process. The ministry has not responded to the court’s decision.