Effective April 1, 2024, Diederik Pen assumes the helm at the WestJet Group as its chief operating officer and president of WestJet Airlines. Pen will continue to report to Alexis von Hoensbroech, the WestJet Group’s chief executive officer (CEO). As CEO, Alexis von Hoensbroech will be responsible for the WestJet Group and its strategic direction. […]
YVR & NEC: ‘We are One’
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Native Education College (NEC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), deepening the relationship between the two organizations and marking a significant step toward fostering cultural understanding, educational empowerment, and reconciliation. As part of the agreement, NEC will provide annual Indigenous Cultural Awareness Training sessions for Vancouver Airport Authority employees. At […]
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Paper Planes at YVR brews inclusivity and access
Together with the Pacific Autism Family Network (PAFN), YVR has unveiled a first-of-its-kind inclusive and accessible food and beverage café that is not just another coffee bar but a testament to creating a more inclusive and accessible travel environment. Situated in the Domestic Arrivals area on Level 2, Paper Planes Café is open for travellers […]
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Transborder from YVR on Lynx
Ultra-low-cost airline Lynx Air launched its first international flight out of YVR to Orlando International Airport (MCO) in November. The airline is continuing its US winter expansion with service from Calgary, Toronto, and Montreal. Lynx is a privately owned Canadian airline that operates a brand-new fleet of Boeing 737 aircraft. The once-weekly Orlando service will […]
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NAV Canada wins Global Safety Achievement Award
CANSO, the global voice of the air traffic management (ATM) industry, named NAV Canada its Global Safety Achievement Award 2023 recipient at the November 28 CANSO Global Safety Achievement Conference 2023 Gala Dinner in Dublin, Ireland. The award recognizes individuals, teams, or companies contributing significantly to aviation safety over the previous 12 months. The award […]
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Porter Airlines to add non-stop Vancouver-Montreal flights
Starting in spring 2024, Porter Airlines is adding daily roundtrip flights on three new non-stop routes between Montréal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Calgary International Airport (YYC) and Edmonton International Airport (YEG). The new daily roundtrip flights will use the state-of-the-art 132-seat Embraer E195-E2 aircraft with a two-by-two seating configuration without middle […]
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Traffic impacts during YVR’s expansion joint repairs on Level 3 Departures
YVR is conducting expansion joint repairs on the roadway and sidewalks on Departures Level 3, from Fairmont Vancouver Airport Hotel at U.S. Departures to the Graham Clarke Atrium. This construction project is scheduled to run from September 11th to October 20th, with work hours primarily from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Drivers and pedestrians are […]
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Air Canada to begin YVR-Singapore service April 2024
Air Canada will begin nonstop service to Singapore Changi Airport from YVR on April 3, 2024. The new route will operate four times weekly, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, departing YVR at 00:15 h and arriving at Changi at 07:10 h the next day. Passengers on flights to and from Singapore will fly on a […]
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YVR celebrates 92 years of aviation excellence
July 22, 1931, was a special day in the history of Vancouver International Airport (YVR)—the day its doors were officially opened by B.C. Premier Simon Tolmie as a gateway to the world. More than 55,000 people attended the four-day open house celebration and airshow, featuring the Trans-Canada Air Pageant, the Aero Club of British Columbia […]
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YVR deemed Cleanest Airport in North America at Skytrax World Airport Awards
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) received recognition at the 2023 Skytrax World Airport Awards, receiving accolades in several airport categories. The Skytrax awards are regarded as a quality benchmark for the world airport industry, assessing customer service and facilities across more than 500 airports. Skytrax named YVR The Cleanest Airport in North America, a testament to […]
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Federal funding for new EV charges at YVR
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) welcomed the announcement from the Government of Canada in February, which confirmed new federal funding under Natural Resource Canada’s Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP) for essential infrastructure at the airport. Infrastructure for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations is a key priority in YVR’s Roadmap to Net Zero 2030. This funding […]
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