By Dominique Gené, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Nunatsiaq News Air Inuit is introducing a $700 fare cap on all travel routes for Nunavik beneficiaries under the Ilaujuq program. The program is a partnership between Makivvik and Air Inuit. Beneficiaries currently receive four tickets each year for 70 per cent off round-trip Air Inuit flights or certain cargo shipments such as snowmobiles and ATVs, according to Air Inuit’s website. The discount can cover up to $900 per trip, with flights between Montreal and Kuujjuaq capped at $700. Starting Feb. 1, the $700 cap will apply to all routes. The four tickets for 70 per cent off round-trip flights will still apply. “The change means a standardized $700 cap under the program which means more savings for beneficiaries,” said Tim Duboyce, media…
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