What will flight frequency look like? Any upsides?

In the short-term, at least, expect less. “I look at Windsor, and Sault (Ste. Marie), and even Thunder Bay. The level of service they received by both Air Canada and Westjet was ... pretty impressive. They're going to have to operate at a lesser frequency,” Gradek said.

With big airlines cutting back, more planes will be available for new, smaller carriers. “If you have the entrepreneur in aviation who wants to have some room to grow, this is the time,” Gradek said.