Halifax Stanfield
747 Bell Blvd B2T 1K2 Halifax, NS, Canada

Lydia and Michaela Haustein are twin sisters who work for G4S Canada at the airport. They immigrated to Canada from the small town of Lauterbach, Germany, nine years ago and have worked alongside each other at Halifax Stanfield for the past three years. Here is Lydia’s story, and tune in next week to hear from Michaela. I am a Patrol Supervisor, which involves supervising and managing my shift, responding to any security related incidents on airport property including medi...cal emergencies and ensuring all safety and security procedures are followed. My job plays a big role in ensuring airport safety and security, including passengers and employees. Every day I get to work with people from many different organizations, and in a normal year, I would meet people from all over the world. Of course, the COVID-19 pandemic has had a major impact on travel and the aviation industry, but safety and security must always be provided. My favourite part about working at Halifax Stanfield is that I get to drive on the airfield and see the airplanes in such close proximity. I also like how every day comes with unique challenges and no two days are the same. It provides a great learning environment, where I get to work together with different people and grow, not only professionally, but personally as well. I believe coming to work and loving what you do ultimately has a positive impact on employees, passengers and the airport community as a whole. - Lydia Haustein (left), Patrol Supervisor, G4S Canada #WeAreHfxStanfield

Happy 5-year anniversary to our Therapy Dog program! We began partnering with St John Ambulance NS/PEI in 2015 and since then, the program has brought smiles and comfort to thousands of passengers, employees and visitors. The pets and volunteers are now an essential part of our community. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues and all volunteer programs are put on hold, they are sorely missed. We can't wait to see you back at the airport. // Nous célébrons le 5e anniversair...e de notre initiative de zoothérapie en collaboration avec St John Ambulance NS/PEI. Depuis 2015, nos canins câlins, accompagnés de leurs intervenants bénévoles, provoquent des sourires, distribuent le réconfort à nos passagers et font partie intégrante de notre communauté. En raison de la pandémie de COVID-19, nous avons suspendu toutes activités bénévoles et nos équipes nous manquent énormément. Nous avons hâte de vous revoir.

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Although we can all agree that 2020 has been an unpredictable year, one thing that’s for certain is winter is on its way! Each year, our Winter Operations Team puts together a maintenance plan to outline our approach to safe and efficient winter operations. Over the past few weeks, they have been hard at work getting our snow-clearing equipment in tip-top shape for another season of snow and ice. Check out these photos of some of the equipment they use to keep the runways clear. We also want to give a special shout out to the highly trained and well-prepared Winter Operations employees who are ready for any weather event that comes our way! Thank you for all that you do to keep our airport operating safely and efficiently in winter conditions.

Nova Scotia has updated self-isolation protocols for those arriving from outside the Atlantic Bubble, as well as people staying in the same household. See the post below for more details.

Starting this Saturday, November 21, all international travellers flying to Canada must submit their COVID-19 info digitally through the ArriveCAN app or webform. Learn more: www.Canada.ca/ArriveCAN

I am the General Manager of the Firkin and Flyer pub at Halifax Stanfield. My job involves a lot of multitasking and prioritizing on the fly. Whether it’s making sure the food is being prepared and delivered efficiently, drinks are poured, or tables are clean, my role is to ensure that every guest who joins us receives exceptional service. My duties have changed due to impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. My job has always been really hands-on, but since we’ve reopened, I am ...serving a section in the pub as well as carrying out my usual managerial tasks. This is how I got started in the industry, but I forgot how much I love interacting with guests. Talking to guests during this time has made me realize how fortunate I am and has made me empathize with other people’s experiences. I love seeing people at the airport because they’re usually excited about going home or, before COVID-19, going on vacation. I think we provide a unique atmosphere for passengers to unwind and relax before their flight or during a layover. We pride ourselves on being an ambassador not just for the Firkin company, but for Halifax Stanfield as well. The airport has a community spirit from the top down, and the people who work here are amazing. -James Ruddock, General Manager, Firkin and Flyer #WeAreHfxStanfield

To minimize contact and respect physical distancing, the airport terminal is reserved for airport workers and travellers only. If you're coming to the airport to pick up or drop off a traveller, wait outside the terminal building in the designated pick up and drop off areas. If a traveller requires assistance, only one person (wearing a mask) may go inside to help. Please do not leave your vehicle unattended at any time.... Learn more about our COVID-19 health and safety measures here: https://halifaxstanfield.ca/airport-autho//at-the-airport/

Looking for a healthy, quick meal while waiting for your flight? Our friends at Booster Juice have you covered! Try their smoothies, smoothie bowls, juices, wraps or paninis. Open 10am-6pm daily. Learn more: www.halifaxstanfield.ca/whatsopen

ICYMI: Last week, the Nova Scotia Government updated the self-isolation requirements for travellers. If you arrive in Nova Scotia from outside the Atlantic Bubble (for non-essential reasons), everyone in the household where you're isolating for 14-days must also self-isolate. Learn more: https://novascotia.ca/coronavir/restrictions-and-guidance/

Did you know our current #TartanTeam has 91 enthusiastic members? The volunteer host program has been paused due to the global pandemic and we miss our dedicated volunteers. We look forward to their return when the time is right! Savez-vous que notre #EquipeTartan actuelle compte 91 membres enthousiastes? Le programme des bénévoles de l’accueil a été suspendu en raison de la pandémie mondiale et nos bénévoles dévoués nous manquent. Nous attendons avec impatience leur retour quand le moment sera venu!

Over the years, our #TartanTeam has assisted many grateful travellers, including some Canadian celebrities! // Au fil des années, #EquipeTartan a aidé de nombreux voyageurs reconnaissants, dont certaines célébrités canadiennes!

Did you know that on average, most of our volunteer hosts stay with the program for over eight years? Nearly half of our current #TartanTeam members have been involved for over 10 years, including one (Gina) who was part of the original group! // Savez-vous qu’en moyenne, la plupart de nos bénévoles de l’accueil restent plus de 8 ans dans le programme? Près de la moitié de nos membres actuels #EquipeTartan y participent depuis plus de 10 ans, et 1 faisait même partie du groupe initial!

Effective November 2, WestJet's Halifax-Ottawa and Halifax-Sydney will be suspended. Service from Halifax will continue to St. John's, Toronto and Calgary. Learn more: http://westjet.mediaroom.com/2020-10-14-WestJet-makes-diffi

Did you know that over the years, our #TartanTeam volunteers have collectively contributed almost 318,000 hours of their time? They're truly dedicated to ensuring our visitors have the best airport experience possible. // Au fil des années, nos bénévoles #EquipeTartan ont offert au total près de 318 000 heures de leur temps! Ils sont totalement dévoués à la volonté d’offrir à nos visiteurs la meilleure expérience possible de l’aéroport.

This coming Saturday, our Volunteer Host Program is celebrating 20 years! Launched on Oct. 17, 2000, the #TartanTeam began with 23 enthusiastic volunteers who were eager to enhance the customer experience at our airport. Stay tuned for more fun facts and photos this week! //... Ce samedi, notre Programme des bénévoles de l’accueil fête ses 20 ans! Lancé le 17 octobre 2000, #EquipeTartan a débuté avec 23 bénévoles désireux d’améliorer l’expérience des clients de l’aéroport. Restez à l’écoute pour découvrir d’autres faits amusants cette semaine!

Did you know that October is Women’s History Month in Canada? To celebrate, we'll be profiling some of the inspirational women from our airport community. This week, we'd like you to meet Kathleen Legge. As a pilot and Director of Flight Operations for Maritime Air Charter, I’m responsible for the overall safe operation of company aircraft, flight planning, weather assessment, training, and more. I work with airport officials, air traffic controllers, and security and ground... operations personnel to ensure our flights are carried out safely and efficiently. One thing you might not know is that aside from corporate and private charters, Maritime Air Charter has been operating life-saving organ transplant flights for the province for over 20 years. I value working for a company that prioritizes our provinces’ people and their health, especially when I reflect on the unprecedented impacts of COVID-19. My favourite part of working at Halifax Stanfield is the constant attention to airport improvements, not only for travellers, but also for pilots, aircrew and air operators. HIAA puts consistent effort into furthering airport facilities and infrastructure, like runway and airside lighting, snow removal, and many other important aspects of safety and security. From my perspective, it's among one of the finest airports for both domestic and international travel!" -Kathleen Legge, pilot and Director of Flight Operations for Maritime Air Charter. #WeAreHfxStanfield

This week for #WearAMaskWednesday, HIAA President & CEO Joyce Carter, and MP for KingsHants Kody Blois, show us how it's done! Remember to mask up when you enter the terminal building and parkade to help keep yourself and others healthy.

Every adult travelling into Nova Scotia from outside Atlantic Canada must complete a Nova Scotia Safe Check-in Form before arriving in the province, unless they’re exempt from self-isolation. Complete the form online here: travel-declaration.novascotia.ca/en

Given low passenger volumes overnight, the Tim Hortons located on the main level pre-security will be adjusting their hours of operations from 24 hours to 5am-9pm, effective today. For more information about what’s open at the airport, please visit www.halifaxstanfield.ca/whatsopen.

As Canadian Airports Safety Week comes to a close, we're pleased to announce our first HIAA Safety Champion Award winners! This new award recognizes the dedication and performance of employees who demonstrate an outstanding commitment to fostering and promoting a safe workplace. And the winners are... ... Derek is a Millwright on our Maintenance Response Team (MRT). Derek is so committed to safety that he wears his prescription safety glasses, even when he is not at work! Derek has contributed to the safety of himself and his peers by sharing innovative solutions to health and safety concerns. Derek identified an opportunity to improve the way ladders are moved and designed and created a rack that allows one staff member to transport a ladder safely throughout our facilities (as shown in the photo below!) Joel is also part of our MRT as a plumber. He's a member of our Workplace Health and Safety Committee and consistently makes safety a priority. Joel has contributed to the development and launch of safety-related programs within MRT and is always willing to share ideas to ensure the safety of the workplace. Joel identified an opportunity to protect our drinking water at HIAA. Not only did Joel identify this opportunity, but he also implemented the idea by establishing a backflow prevention program. , , !

Today is Treaty Day and the beginning of Mi'kmaq History Month in Nova Scotia. We’re proud to recognize and honour the important contributions of the Mi'kmaq and we look forward to continuing to work with Mi’kmaq communities to celebrate their heritage and culture at the airport.

As per Transport and Infrastructure in Canada, effective today there are new rules for masks in all Canadian airports. The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority will not allow the following through security: masks with valves or vents bandanas... neck gaiters coverings that hide the entire face They WILL allow the following: non-surgical mask homemade mask with two layers of fabric Learn more: https://www.canada.ca//about-non-medical-masks-face-coveri