JetSmart Argentina
Air Labrador was a Canadian regional airline linking remote communities across Labrador and Quebec with turboprop aircraft suited to short and isolated runways.
About JetSmart Argentina
Air Labrador was a privately owned Canadian regional airline founded in 1948 as Newfoundland Airways. Legally operated as Labrador Airways Limited, it developed an identity closely tied to essential passenger and cargo transport in Labrador and Quebec’s Lower North Shore. Although this directory record is labelled JetSmart Argentina, its legal name, website, network and aircraft details correspond to the former Air Labrador operation, not Argentina’s JetSMART carrier.
The airline’s network comprised 48 routes serving 22 destinations within Canada. Its busiest departure points were Chevery, Natashquan, Pakuashipi, Gethsemani and Nain, reflecting a dispersed operation rather than a conventional single-hub model. Services connected isolated communities including Hopedale, Makkovik, Kegaska, La Tabatiere and Mary’s Harbour, with Happy Valley-Goose Bay and Sept-Îles providing links to larger regional transport networks.
Aircraft associated with the operation included the Beechcraft Beech 1900 and De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter. These turboprops were well suited to relatively short sectors, small communities and airports with limited infrastructure. Passenger service was offered in a straightforward regional configuration rather than multiple cabin classes, while aircraft capacity and baggage handling could vary according to the type assigned and the operational requirements of each flight.
Air Labrador was not a member of Star Alliance, SkyTeam or Oneworld and did not operate a widely recognized frequent-flyer programme. Its role was primarily regional connectivity rather than participation in a global connecting network. Travellers continuing with another airline generally needed to review separate-ticket rules, baggage arrangements and minimum connection times instead of expecting alliance benefits or through-checking as standard.
The operation’s main strength was access: it linked communities where surface transport options were limited or nonexistent. Its small turboprops were appropriate for this specialized network, but travellers also faced the normal challenges of remote aviation, including restricted capacity and greater exposure to weather-related disruption. Air Labrador ceased operating independently in 2017 after its services were combined with Innu Mikun Airlines under the Air Borealis brand.
Good to know
Flying with JetSmart Argentina — what to expect
Former Airline
Air Labrador ceased operating independently in 2017, with services subsequently combined under Air Borealis. Travellers should not expect to book new flights through the former Air Labrador website.
Remote Community Network
The network focused on small communities in Labrador and Quebec’s Lower North Shore, where schedules and operating conditions differed from those of major-city airlines.
Weather Disruptions
Fog, wind and other severe coastal weather can affect flights in this region. Allow extra time for connections and monitor the operating carrier’s updates closely.
Limited Aircraft Space
Beech 1900 and Twin Otter aircraft have less cabin and baggage space than mainline jets. Confirm current baggage limits with the operating carrier before travelling.
Separate Connections
The airline did not belong to a global alliance. Passengers connecting to another carrier should allow sufficient time and verify whether baggage must be collected and checked again.
Network overview
Where JetSmart Argentina flies
JetSmart Argentina operates 48 routes to 22 destinations across 1 countries, its longest sector reaching Chevery to Sept-Iles (481 km nonstop).
Destinations served
Cities JetSmart Argentina flies to, most-served first.
Main hubs
Busiest departure bases, by route count.
Fleet
Aircraft types on record for these routes.
Longest nonstop route
Chevery → Sept-Iles
481 km · YHR → YZV
The longest sector in the JetSmart Argentina network, measured as the great-circle distance between the two airports.
Route data · TravelPayouts route data · updated 2026-07
Route network
Popular routes operated by JetSmart Argentina
Notable destinations on JetSmart Argentina's network.
WJCheverydirectWJNatashquandirectWJGethsemanidirectWJPakuashipidirectWJFox HarbourdirectWJHappy Valley-Goose BaydirectWJHopedaledirectWJKegaskadirectWJLa TabatieredirectWJMakkovikdirectWJMary's HarbourdirectWJNaindirectDestination list is indicative of JetSmart Argentina's network; see the airline's official route map for its complete, current schedule.
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FAQ
JetSmart Argentina — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
8 common questions
- Air Labrador is no longer independently bookable, so it does not have current fare trends. For comparable regional services, flexibility and advance booking can help, although limited schedules may matter more than the day of purchase.
- The busiest departure points, ranked by the number of routes, were Chevery, Natashquan, Pakuashipi, Gethsemani and Nain.
- The network comprised exactly 22 destinations across 1 country, operated through 48 routes.
- The longest route was Chevery to Sept-Îles, about 481 km nonstop.
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- This network served remote communities in Labrador and Quebec’s Lower North Shore, including Chevery, Natashquan, Pakuashipi, Nain, Hopedale, Makkovik and Happy Valley-Goose Bay. Air Labrador no longer operates independently.
- Carry-on space aboard small Beech 1900 and Twin Otter aircraft was limited and could differ from mainline airline standards. Because Air Labrador no longer operates independently, travellers should check the current operating carrier’s size and weight rules.
- The Air Labrador operation represented here did not have one conventional primary hub. Its busiest departure points were Chevery, Natashquan, Pakuashipi, Gethsemani and Nain.