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YVR marks second-highest passenger count in airport history, breaks cargo record in 2024

MUSQUEAM TERRITORY and RICHMOND, BC, Feb. 10, 2025 /CNW/ – Vancouver International Airport (YVR) announced today that it has recorded the second-highest passenger count in its history, with 26.2 million travellers passing through the airport in 2024. This five per cent increase over the previous year’s 24.9 million travellers is a testament to YVR’s domestic and international connectivity, and continuous […]

Porter Airlines Landing in Hamilton With Four Routes

Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax, Vancouver beginning service in June February 04, 2025 11:00 AM Eastern Standard Time HAMILTON, Ontario–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Porter Airlines is bringing significant new air service to Hamilton, with four routes launching in June. John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM) will be connected coast to coast through daily flights to Calgary (YYC), Edmonton (YEG), […]

Hong Kong Airlines Returns to the North American Market and Celebrates the First Flight to Vancouver, Canada

HONG KONG, Jan. 20, 2025 /CNW/ — Hong Kong Airlines resumed direct flights to Vancouver, Canada, on 18 January. Celebrations were held at Hong Kong International Airport and Vancouver International Airport to mark the relaunch. Before the flight took off, senior management from Hong Kong Airlines and senior representatives from the Airport Authority Hong Kong attended a ceremony at the boarding gate, interacted […]

Flair Airlines Adds Increased Frequencies Between Alberta and B.C.

  With up to five daily flights between Vancouver and Calgary, Flair is connecting Alberta and B.C. reliably, affordably, and conveniently.  December 10, 2024, EDMONTON, Alberta – Flair Airlines, Canada’s most reliable airline and home of Canada’s only On-Time Guarantee, is excited to announce enhanced frequencies between Edmonton International Airport (YEG), Calgary International Airport (YYC) and […]

Kumusta! Air Canada to Launch New, Non-Stop Service between Vancouver and Manila

MONTREAL, Dec. 5, 2024 /CNW/ – Air Canada today announced the strategic expansion of its international network with the addition of non-stop flights between its Pacific hub at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in the Philippines*. The announcement was made during the Government of Canada’s Team Canada Trade Mission currently in the Philippines, celebrating 75 years of Canada-Philippines diplomatic relations. […]

Hong Kong Airlines Resumes Vancouver Service

Offering Twice-weekly direct flights from 18 January 2025 HONG KONG, Dec. 2, 2024 /CNW/ — Hong Kong Airlines celebrated its 18th anniversary on 28 November and announced the resumption of direct flights to Vancouver, Canada commencing 18 January 2025. The twice-weekly services will provide additional travel options for passengers travelling between Hong Kong and Vancouver, and those connecting via Hong Kong. Vancouver was Hong Kong Airlines’ first […]

Air Canada Rolls Out Comprehensive Transborder Schedule from YVR for Summer 2025

MONTREAL, Dec. 2, 2024 /CNW/ – Air Canada announced today its most comprehensive transborder schedule from its Vancouver (YVR) hub. Three new transborder routes to Tampa, Raleigh and Nashville, plus more capacity to Austin, Denver and Miami have been added, offering even more exciting options for travellers on both sides of the border. Together with its partner United Airlines, Air Canada will offer up to 7,700 seats on […]

Yeehaw! WestJet announces service between Vancouver and Austin beginning this summer

VANCOUVER, BC, Nov. 26, 2024 /CNW/ – Today, WestJet announced plans to launch new threetimes-weekly nonstop service connecting Vancouver and Austin, Texas. Beginning May 11, 2025, the new route will unlock significant tourism and economic opportunities in both destinations, bridging businesses, tourists and cultural exchange between the vibrant city of Vancouver and the dynamic, rapidly growing market of Austin. “As we continue to strengthen […]