For a record 12 years in a row, Vancouver International Airport (YVR) has been named Best Airport in North America at the 2021 Skytrax World Airport awards. In addition to taking that top honour, YVR also received the Skytrax COVID-19 Airport Excellence award. New for 2021, this award recognizes those airports selected by passengers for […]
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YVR takes two top honours at 2021 Skytrax World Airport Awards
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Federal funding awarded to YVR for safety & climate-related projects
The Government of Canada has confirmed new federal funding, through Transport Canada’s Airport Critical Infrastructure Program (ACIP), will be awarded to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) for essential airport safety and infrastructure projects. This funding comes at a pivotal time, as YVR prepares to welcome back travellers and help lead the region’s economic recovery. Funding from […]
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YVR celebrates its first 90 years
On July 22, 1931, when the Vancouver International Airport (then known as Sea Island Airport) officially opened its doors, the airport consisted of a single runway, a small wood-framed two-storey administration building, two concrete hangars, a floatplane harbour and a control tower. Today, YVR (the IATA abbreviation code for the airport) is Canada’s second busiest […]
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Feedback needed from YVR’s planespotting community
YVR’s unique, community-based operating model is an essential part of its commitment to create an airport of which British Columbians can be proud. As a not-for-profit organization, YVR reinvests all profits back into improving the airport, providing connections to routes and supporting the people and organizations that make its Sea Island community so special. During […]
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Alpine celebration at YVR for Swiss National Day, August 1
Swiss National Day was August 1 and in celebration YVR hosted themed events and activities centred around Switzerland. The Consulate General of Switzerland in Vancouver, Pascal Bornoz, organized performances by a Swiss alphorn and yodelling band to wish guests bon voyage on their flight from YVR and a happy Swiss National Day. Chocolates from Switzerland’s […]
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