More flights, More Destinations! Explore Europe, Asia and North America this Summer with Air Canada
MONTREAL, April 18, 2024 /CNW/ – Air Canada customers have a wide range of exciting options across Europe and Asia this summer, along with a choice of 120 destinations in North America, to fulfill their summer travel plans. Alongside new and enhanced international routes to Singapore, Madrid, Stockholm, Osaka and Seoul, the carrier’s Summer 2024 international capacity is growing by 30 per cent into Asia-Pacific and 25 per cent to […]
YVR reclaims top spot as Best Airport in North America
Award follows advancements in operations, accessibility and the traveller experience MUSQUEAM TERRITORY and RICHMOND, BC, April 17, 2024 /CNW/ – Vancouver International Airport (YVR) was today named Best Airport in North America at the Skytrax World Airport Awards in Frankfurt, Germany. Skytrax is recognized as the world’s premier international airport awards, with honours assessed according to votes cast by more than 13-million passengers […]
Xovis has deployed a Passenger Flow Management System (PFMS) at a busy security checkpoint at Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
15 April 2024 Selected because of its high degree of accuracy and intuitive user interface, the PFMS was successfully implemented in a matter of months. A solution that could be installed with limited disruptions in the terminal space was a must for YVR, which handled 24.9 million passengers in 2023 traveling within Canada and the […]
Porter Inaugurates Its First Western Canada Route Between Montréal and Vancouver
TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Porter Airlines is inaugurating service between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) today. The route marks Porter’s first Western Canada destination from Montréal. All passengers will experience Porter’s genuine hospitality and elevated onboard service, including free, fast WiFi, a selection of premium snacks, and free beer and wine served in glassware. Priority check-in, extra legroom seats, […]
Air Canada Inaugurates Newest Pacific Route from Vancouver to Singapore
MONTREAL, April 4, 2024 /CNW/ – Air Canada’s much anticipated route launched from its Vancouver (YVR) Pacific hub last night and arrived this morning in Singapore, marking the inaugural of the airline’s newest international route and the only non-stop flight between Canada and Singapore. Stretching 12,818 kilometres (7,965 miles), the route is the airline’s longest flight measured by distance with a flying time of […]
Province, YVR work together to support good jobs, fight pollution
RICHMOND, BC, March 21, 2024 /CNW/ – A partnership aimed at fighting pollution in the aviation sector, growing investment and supporting clean, sustainable jobs and business opportunities for people in British Columbia has been made between the B.C. government and Vancouver International Airport (YVR). “Vancouver’s airport is one of our province’s biggest employers and economic drivers of growth and revenue. They’re also leaders in sustainability and innovation,” […]
WestJet’s Expansive Summer 2024 Schedule
Underpinning its commitment to Canadians, airline increases domestic, leisure and international travel opportunities by 15 per cent year-over-year CALGARY, AB, Feb. 5, 2024 /CNW/ – WestJet today announced a significant increase in coast-to-coast travel options for Canadians with the initial release of its summer 2024 schedule. The airline is set to introduce 10 new routes and return […]
Lynx Air adds Saskatchewan with the addition of Regina to its expanding network
REGINA, Saskatchewan, Jan. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lynx Air (Lynx), announced today the addition of Regina to its network starting June 20, 2024, marking Lynx’s first expansion into the Saskatchewan market and making the total number of North American destinations served by Lynx to twenty-three. Canada’s newest ultra-affordable airline will operate services between Regina […]
Minister of Transport announces funding to increase cargo volume capacity and efficiency at the Vancouver International Airport
VANCOUVER, BC, Jan. 11, 2024 /CNW/ – An efficient and reliable transportation system is essential to making life more affordable for Canadians. The Government of Canada is committed to ensuring our supply chains support economic growth and create good, middle-class jobs for Canadians, while ensuring they are resilient and adaptive to the impacts of climate change. Today, the Minister […]
Lynx Air Continues Eastern Canada Expansion by Welcoming Quebec City
QUEBEC CITY, Jan. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lynx Air (Lynx), today announced further expansion in Eastern Canada and Quebec with the addition of Quebec City to its network from June 6, 2024, offering affordable links to Alberta and British Columbia. After the tremendous success of its flights from Montreal, Canada’s new ultra-affordable airline will […]