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Free smartphone wayfinding service at YVR

Getting around the airport just got easier, as YVR launched its partnership with Aira, an app-based service for individuals who are blind or partially sighted. Aira is intended specifically for individuals who use mobility aids, such as a white cane, guide dog or a sighted guide. Users must download the app to their smartphones and agree […]

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YVR celebrates record passenger growth with Air Canada

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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YVR expands food and beverage offerings

Earlier this year, YVR celebrated the opening of the expanded Domestic Terminal A-B Connector, which features new gate capacity, an expedited baggage system, seismic upgrades and a wide range of new dining and shopping options. The 19.4-million passengers who travelled through YVR in 2014 were able to enjoy an array of street-priced food and beverage […]

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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 […]

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Gretzy back on ice at YVR World Duty Free ice wine event

On Thursday June 27, legendary Canadian hockey player Wayne Gretzky visited World Duty Free at YVR to celebrate the launch of his new ice wine, Wayne Gretzky Estates No. 99. One of the most iconic Canadians in history, the ‘Great One’ signed autographs and took photos with travellers and fans. Ice Wines are the top […]

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