Vancouver airport to pilot pre-flight COVID-19 tests for select WestJet passengers
From Victoria News – link to story Passengers who fly out of Vancouver International Airport could soon be able to take a COVID-19 test before they board their flight. (YVR) There are currently no point-of-care tests approved in Canada KATYA SLEPIAN, Sep. 16, 2020 Certain passengers flying out of Vancouver International Airport will have the […]
Transat A.T. Inc. – Results for third quarter of 2020
Third quarter reduced to one week of operationsApproval of transaction with Air Canada still pending For the third quarter: Revenues of $9.5 million Adjusted operating loss1 of $79.9 million (operating loss of $132.0 million) Adjusted net loss3 of $139.8 million (net loss attributable to shareholders of $45.1 million) Resumption of operations: Partial resumption of flights and tour operations since July 23, 2020 23 international routes […]
Test flights for redesigned Boeing 737 MAX begin in Vancouver
From CBC News – link to story Jet arrived at YVR on Tuesday for flights conducted by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency CBC News · Posted: Sep 09, 2020 A Boeing 737 MAX jet has returned to the skies over Vancouver this week as part of an effort to determine if it’s safe for the model […]
ITAC and YVR celebrate a new partnership
September 3, 2020 · Richmond, B.C. The Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC) and Vancouver Airport Authority (YVR) have signed a memorandum of understanding today, strengthening a working relationship which will support each organizations’ marketing goals, and contribute to the growth of destinations and key airline partners. Hosting the partnership celebration was Teara Fraser, owner of Iskwew […]
YVR Adapts Capital Construction Program to Reprioritize Resources
Decision to Cancel Major Infrastructure Project Relates to Impact of COVID-19 on Aviation RICHMOND, BC, Sept. 9, 2020 /CNW/ – Vancouver Airport Authority today announced its intention to terminate the CORE Program, a large infrastructure project at Vancouver International Airport (YVR), part of the multi-year capital program to build the airport of the future. This decision is a direct result of the unprecedented effect the […]
Airlines Invent Wild New Ways to Make Money With Borders Closed
From BNN Bloomberg – link to story Angus Whitley, Bloomberg News ~ 3 September 2020 (Bloomberg) — When it comes to raising money, nothing is off limits for airlines mired in their worst-ever crisis. From fresh vegetables to peanuts and pajamas, they’re selling almost anything to make it through the pandemic. Even airlines that received government […]
Airlines face uphill climb to replace quarantines with COVID-19 testing in Canada
From Calgary Herald – link to story Transport Canada is holding early talks with airlines to introduce testing at airports Reuters, Allison Lampert and Allison Martell • Sep 01, 2020 MONTREAL/TORONTO — Transport Canada is holding early talks with airlines to introduce COVID-19 testing at airports, but the day when such tests could become an alternative […]
GTA dnata set to launch Vancouver operations
Vancouver, Canada, 25 August 2020 – GTA dnata, dnata’s joint-venture company in Canada, has been awarded a 5-year ground handling license and will establish operations at Vancouver International Airport (YVR). The company will provide quality and safe ramp, passenger and cargo warehousing services to airlines with a team of highly trained, customer-oriented aviation professionals. GTA dnata will […]
WestJet, Vancouver airport launch pilot project to test passengers for COVID-19
From YVR Blog A New Pilot Taking Flight WestJet and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) are embarking on a new pilot project that will incorporate COVID-19 testing for WestJet guests on select departing flights out of YVR. The pilot, which we aim to launch this fall, will incorporate current best practices on testing, pulling together industry […]
Four additional B.C. domestic flights added to COVID-19 exposure list
News from the Vancouver Sun – link to story By law, anyone arriving in B.C. from outside Canada is required to self-isolate and monitor for symptoms over a period of 14 days from their arrival. Stephanie Ip, Vancouver Sun ~ Aug 18, 2020 COVID-19 exposure alerts have been issued for four additional flights either arriving […]