Vancouver International Airport (YVR) celebrated a record-breaking year in passenger growth, welcoming more than 18.8-million passengers between January and October 2016—representing a year-over-year growth rate of 9.5 per cent, putting YVR on track to reach 22-million passengers in 2016. This increase is largely recognized in Air Canada’s expansion of its transpacific hub out of YVR, […]
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Air Canada signs agreement with its flight attendants
On November 17, 2015, Air Canada welcomed confirmation by the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) that its members have ratified an agreement on collective agreement terms for 10 years. CUPE represents approximately 6,500 flight attendants at Air Canada and 700 at Air Canada rouge. The agreement, which is subject to certain openers over the […]
You can get there from here, and more often
It’s that time of year when airlines begin offering increased frequency and more destinations originating from YVR. Whether you’re planning that once-in-a-lifetime holiday getaway, planning to visit family or returning to a favourite city, one of these 10 expanded or new airline services should help you take-off somewhere special this spring and summer. May 1 […]
New Air Canada rouge seasonal service from YVR to Osaka, starting May 2015
Starting next summer, Air Canada will introduce direct non-stop service between Vancouver and Osaka, Japan. The service is planned to begin May 1, 2015 and will be operated by Air Canada rouge with five flights per week from YVR to Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka. Air Canada rouge will operate a Boeing 767-300ER aircraft […]
Preferred Seating options expanded on Air Canada’s North American flights
Air Canada now offers an enhanced Preferred Seats program, which offers customers the choice of more seats with additional legroom aboard its North American flights. The program also makes it easier to book a Preferred Seat through multiple channels, including the web, airport kiosks and mobile devices. Preferred Seats typically provide 88.9 centimetres of legroom […]