YVR Traffic Advisory – Plan Ahead: Boxing Day Traffic Delays on Dec. 26
Provided by Vancouver Airport Authority/CNW Richmond, BC, Dec. 21, 2018 /CNW/ – Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is expecting traffic delays to and from the airport on Wednesday, December 26. This is due to the annual Boxing Day sale at the nearby McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Vancouver Airport. While we are working closely with traffic management personnel and RCMP traffic enforcement, […]
YVR Celebrates 25 Million Annual Passengers
Provided by Vancouver Airport Authority/CNW Milestone reached two years ahead of projection leading to greater economic benefit RICHMOND, BC, Dec. 18, 2018 /CNW/ – Today, Vancouver International Airport (YVR) served its 25-millionth annual passenger, two years ahead of forecast. This accelerated growth can be attributed to a strong B.C. economy and an impressive three years of air service development […]
Flair apologizes after calling RCMP on YVR passengers following 12-hour flight delay
News provided by Vancouver Sun/The Canadian Press 23 November 2018 THE CANADIAN PRESS – Flair Airlines has apologized for a situation at Vancouver International Airport that saw a pilot call the police to deal with frustrated passengers at the gate, some of whom had been waiting 14 hours before their flight was cancelled. Flair Airlines […]
YVR Traffic Advisory – Plan Ahead: Black Friday Traffic Delays on Nov. 23
News provided by Cision Canada – YVR RICHMOND, BC, Nov. 19, 2018 /CNW/ – Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is expecting traffic delays to and from the airport on Friday, November 23. This is due to the annual Black Friday sale at the nearby McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Vancouver Airport. We are working closely with traffic management personnel and RCMP traffic enforcement; […]
London Air Services expands managed aircraft business servicing a new Bombardier Challenger 650
Richmond, B.C., November 6, 2018: London Air Services, one of Canada’s most trusted corporate jet and helicopter service providers, announced today the addition of a Bombardier Challenger 650 to its managed aircraft fleet. The Challenger 650 will service clients based out of Vancouver from a wide range of business sectors, with the widest-in-class cabin in […]
Early morning power outage at YVR impacts flights, services
Citynews1130.com BY HANA MAE NASSAR Posted Oct 25, 2018 An outage at Vancouver International Airport’s domestic terminal left a number of people in the dark, and impacted some flights on Thursday morning. (Courtesy @digimnomad via Twitter) SUMMARY A power outage at YVR’s domestic terminal Thursday morning affected some flights and services VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) – Some flights […]
WOW air chooses Vancouver as its next Canadian destination
The airline adds another low-cost, long-haul option serving VancouverInternational Airport VANCOUVER, Oct. 22, 2018 /CNW/ – WOW air, Iceland’s only ultra-low cost airline, is expanding its Canadian services by opening a new route in Vancouver. Starting June 2019, there will be six weekly flights out of Vancouver International Airport (YVR) with one-way fares to Reykjavikstarting for as low as $129. Vancouver’s scenic skyline and seawall (CNW Group/WOW […]
Delta and WestJet plan six new routes under pact
15 OCTOBER, 2018 SOURCE: FLIGHT DASHBOARD BY: EDWARD RUSSELL WASHINGTON DC Delta Air Lines and WestJet are touting the expansion prospects of their proposed joint venture, promising at least 20% growth and six new routes in the market if approved. The carriers would offer “new or expanded service on at least 20 nonstop routes”, including new service between Chicago and […]
Air Canada to Increase YVR-Delhi Flights to Daily, Year-round; Expands Dreamliner Service From YVR to Several International Destinations in Summer 2019
Melbourne service increases to four times weekly, year-round Summer seasonal service to Zurich increases to five weekly flights VANCOUVER, Oct. 11, 2018 /CNW Telbec/ – Air Canada announced today enhancements to four international routes from Vancouver, including increasing service to Delhi with daily flights on a year-round basis starting June 2, 2019. An Air Canada Boeing 787 Dreamliner. (CNW Group/Air Canada) In addition, Air Canada […]
Cannabis at YVR
RICHMOND, BC, Oct. 11, 2018 /CNW/ – On October 17, 2018, the lawful sale and consumption of cannabis for recreational use will be adopted in Canada. In B.C., this means that people 19 and over can now legally carry up to 30 grams of cannabis and can travel with it domestically within Canada, though laws may vary by province and […]