Woman suspected to be part of travelling theft group charged
News provided by CityNews1130.com BY MARCELLA BERNARDO | Posted Apr 25, 2019 RICHMOND (NEWS 1130) – Nine charges have now been laid against a 60-year-old woman accused of stealing from travellers at Vancouver International Airport. Miriam Fajardo was arrested earlier this month by Mounties in Richmond investigating thefts reported as far back as Mar. 2. They […]
YVR Marks Retirement of Mary Jordan, Board Chair, with Scholarship
Provided by Vancouver Airport Authority/CNW Annual $20,000 scholarship for a female business student in British Columbia RICHMOND, BC, April 23, 2019 /CNW/ -Today, Vancouver Airport Authority announced that Mary Jordan will retire as Chair of the Board of Directors in May 2019 at the end of her full term. Mary had an impressive 15-year tenure at Vancouver International Airport (YVR), having served on the Board since 2004 […]
Flight from Vancouver to Winnipeg diverted due to reports of smoke
News provided by CityNews1130.com BY SONIA ASLAM AND DENISE WONG | Posted Apr 18, 2019 VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) – An Air Canada flight from Vancouver has been diverted to Regina because of what’s been described as a “declared emergency.” Flight AC 290 was supposed to land in Winnipeg. Air Canada says the diversion was “due […]
Woman arrested at YVR, believed to be part of travelling theft group
News provided by CityNews1130.com BY DENISE WONG |Posted Apr 18, 2019 Mounties think a 60-year-old woman arrested at YVR may be part of group of thieves travelling between airports RICHMOND (NEWS 1130) – Mounties in Richmond believe a woman who was arrested at YVR airport this week is part of an organized group stealing valuables […]
Sunwing reintroduces domestic flight service this summer with instant savings of $200 per couple
Provided by Sunwing/Globe Newswire TORONTO, April 04, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sunwing is making it easier than ever for Canadians to discover the beauty of their own backyard with the return of its domestic flight service this summer. Back by popular demand for a 14th consecutive season, travellers who book by April 30, 2019 can enjoy […]
Jetlines Announces Anticipated Launch Timing
Provided by Canada Jetlines/Global Newswire VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 04, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canada Jetlines Ltd. (JET: TSX-V; JETMF: OTCQB) (the “Company” or “Jetlines”) provides an update on recent corporate developments related to its planned launch of airline operations in 2019. Jetlines has made significant progress with respect to the airport agreements, commercial agreements and personnel […]
YVR Celebrates Decade of Success with Historic Skytrax Win
Provided by Vancouver Airport Authority April 1, 2019 · Richmond, B.C. YVR named Best Airport in North America for 10th consecutive year Today, Vancouver International Airport (YVR) celebrated being named Best Airport in North America for a record 10 years in a row by the Skytrax World Airport Awards. The Skytrax Awards are recognized as the global benchmark […]
First Canadian airline to be founded by an Indigenous woman takes off
News provided by Abbotsford News – with a hint from P.N. – Thanks Iskwew Air CEO Teara Fraser also announces youth program on International Women’s Day Ashley Wadhwani, Abbotsford News, Black Press Media – 8 March 2019 Canada’s first airline to be founded and owned by an Indigenous woman is all clear for takeoff. Iskwew […]
Air Canada Winter 2019 Vancouver – Hong Kong aircraft changes as of 7 March 2019
News provided by RoutesOnline.com By Jim LiuPosted 8 March 2019 09:30 Air Canada in this week’s schedule update revised planned operational aircraft for Vancouver – Hong Kong route, effective 27OCT19. For winter 2019/20 season, the Star Alliance carrier will continue to serve this route with 450-seater Boeing 777-300ER, instead of Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. Following schedule effective 03NOV19 […]
Air Canada resumes flights to Delhi as Pakistan plans to reopen airspace
News provided by TravelWeek.ca Thursday, February 28, 2019 Posted by Travelweek Group MONTREAL — Air Canada is resuming flights to northern India after Pakistan announced it would re-open its airspace despite ongoing tensions between the two nuclear powers. The airline says its two daily flights to Delhi from Toronto and Vancouver are back on for tonight, […]