North Runway closed at YVR due to aircraft incident
At approximately 1:45 a.m., this morning (November 19), upon landing a CargoJet flight operating a PrimeAir aircraft overran the eastern boundary of YVRs North Runway. Safety and security are our top priorities. YVR Fire and Rescue attended. There were no injuries reported and the CargoJet crew of three were safely deplaned. The North Runway is […]
WestJet’s summer 2025 schedule expands Vancouver’s transborder network with new connections to Boston and Tampa
VANCOUVER, BC, Nov. 18, 2024 /CNW/ – Today WestJet announced its Vancouver summer 2025 schedule, revealing non-stop seasonal connectivity to Boston and Tampa. This summer, as part of the airline’s commitment to expanding leisure connectivity from coast-to-coast, WestJet will increase its seat capacity from Vancouver by 12 per cent, including a 13 per cent growth in domestic seat capacity “We are thrilled to expand Vancouver’s critical […]
WestJet summer schedule bolsters connectivity across Saskatchewan with expanded domestic service
REGINA/SASKATOON, SK, Nov. 18, 2024 /CNW/ – WestJet’s summer 2025 schedule expands Saskatchewan’s connectivity with 20 per cent with province-wide growth in seat capacity, cementing the airline’s position as Saskatchewan’s number one air carrier. With 23 per cent growth in seat capacity from Regina and 19 per cent growth from Saskatoon, guests from across Saskatchewan will benefit from enhanced non-stop connections this summer, fulfilling the province’s demand for […]
WestJet unveils comprehensive summer schedule, strengthening connectivity with 10 per cent growth in seat capacity across its network
Enhanced domestic, transborder and intercontinental connections pave the way for cross-country economic growth and expanded opportunities for business and leisure travel CALGARY, AB, Nov. 18, 2024 /CNW/ – Today WestJet announced its complete summer schedule for 2025, featuring 10 per cent growth network wide and domestic growth of 12 per cent. As the airline introduces two new domestic […]
Air Canada to Launch into Summer 2025 with New Non-stop Flights to Europe and the U.S.
MONTREAL, Nov. 6, 2024 /CNW/ – Air Canada will add new seasonal services and increase capacity into popular destinations across Europe, the United States, and Asia to offer more exciting options for travellers in Summer 2025. Among the new and restored routes are Montreal to Naples and Porto, Toronto to Prague and to Port of Spain in Trinidad and Tobago, and Ottawa to London. “Air Canada is pleased to provide our customers a wide array of destinations for their […]
Harbour Air debuts new Vancouver-Victoria wheeled flight service
North America’s largest seaplane airline launched their first-ever wheeled flight between Vancouver International Airport’s (YVR) South Terminal and YYJ Victoria International Airport, providing local commuters with new convenient early morning and late evening travel options. VANCOUVER, B.C., November 4, 2024 – Harbour Air, North America’s largest seaplane airline, today debuted their first-ever wheeled flight between Vancouver […]
Air Canada to Resume Daily Service to Beijing, Increase Shanghai Flights to Daily
MONTREAL, Oct. 30, 2024 /CNW/ – Air Canada today announced the airline will be resuming daily service from Canada to Beijing and will be increasing its Shanghai flights to daily. Both routes will operate from the airline’s Vancouver (YVR) hub. Seats are available for sale at aircanada.com, through Air Canada Contact Centres and via travel agencies. “We are resuming our non-stop services between Canada and Beijing and increasing our […]
North Runway Modernization Program launches spring 2025
YVR to invest $133M to refurbish its North Runway, paving the way for continued resiliency, growth and connections Musqueam Territory/Richmond, B.C. (October 25, 2024): Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is moving ahead with a modernization program to refurbish its North Runway. Originally opened in 1996, the North Runway will receive a series of upgrades to enhance operational […]
YVR convenes Energy Advisory Council
Panel of international experts brings unique perspectives to YVR’s planningfor the future of low carbon aviation and airport infrastructure MUSQUEAM TERRITORY/RICHMOND, BC, July 22, 2024 /CNW/ – Clean, reliable, and affordable energy is essential to power Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and for the airport’s continued leadership in sustainable aviation. Under its Roadmap to Net Zero YVR continues to decarbonize its […]
Air Canada Expands its Sun Network with 55 Caribbean and US Destinations this Winter
MONTREAL, June 26, 2024 /CNW/ – Air Canada announced today it is boosting its 2024-25 winter sun network, with increased frequencies and featuring new routes from Ottawa and Quebec City to Tulum and from Montreal to Saint Maarten. In addition, more flights are scheduled from Halifax, Ottawa, Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver to popular vacation destinations in Florida and the Caribbean. This winter, Air Canada plans to operate up to 50 flights departing Canada every day, serving a […]