WestJet enhances Western Canada’s transborder connectivity through summer schedule
Significant expansion to provide improved connections to major U.S. cities from Edmonton and Vancouver CALGARY, AB, Nov. 7, 2023 /CNW/ – WestJet today announced four new routes as part of the airline’s summer schedule, unveiling significant opportunities for Western Canadians and Americans to explore both sides of the border this summer. Offering a comprehensive network of connectivity between two major Western […]
Skyservice Acquires London Aviation Centre Hangar
xpands FBO at Vancouver International Airport to Provide Complete Business Aviation Solutions TORONTO, Nov. 1, 2023 /CNW/ – Skyservice Business Aviation (“Skyservice” or “the Company”), a leading aviation company, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the London Aviation Centre hangar facility at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) from London Aviation Centre Ltd., further expanding and strengthening its position as a […]
YVR and PAFN unveil Paper Planes Café
New coffee bar at YVR brews inclusive employment opportunities, elevated travel experience MUSQUEAM TERRITORY and RICHMOND, BC, Oct. 30, 2023 /CNW/ – Today Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Pacific Autism Family Network (PAFN) unveiled Paper Planes Café. The latest addition to YVR’s reimagined food and beverage offering, Paper Planes Café is an inclusive and accessible coffee bar and the […]
Air Canada’s Inaugural Flight from Vancouver Arrives in Dubai
MONTREAL, Oct. 29, 2023 /CNW/ – Air Canada’s inaugural flight departed from Vancouver on Oct. 28 and has arrived in Dubai, linking Western Canada with the Middle East. “We are very pleased to launch Air Canada’s newest international route connecting Vancouver and Dubai. Not only are both cities two of the top cosmopolitan destinations worldwide renowned for their extraordinary landmarks, rich culture, entertainment and leisure […]
Air Canada and Dreams Take Flight Team Up to Make Magical Memories for Vancouver Children Through Once-in-a-Lifetime Flight
MONTREAL, Oct. 18, 2023 /CNW/ – Air Canada and Dreams Take Flight have teamed up for another memorable journey. This year, Air Canada and Dreams Take Flight will transport over 119 children on a trip-of-a-lifetime from Vancouver to a California theme park thanks to the support of numerous Air Canada employee volunteers and the Air Canada Foundation. Since 1989, Dreams Take […]
YVR welcomes 7.1 million passengers over summer, shares highlights from busy travel season
MUSQUEAM TERRITORY / RICHMOND, BC, Oct. 4, 2023 /CNW/ – Today, Vancouver International Airport (YVR) released passenger numbers for the summer season, confirming a busy travel period marked by a number of achievements and events. YVR welcomed more than 7.1 million passengers from July through September, a 21.7 per cent increase over the same period last year and on par […]
Pacific Coastal Airlines Inaugural Flights between Vancouver – Nanaimo & Nanaimo – Kelowna
Pacific Coastal Airlines Celebrates Inaugural Flights on New Nanaimo Routes September 13, 2023 Richmond, BC – Pacific Coastal Airlines is excited to announce the successful launch of its new daily non-stop routes between Vancouver South Terminal (YVR) – Nanaimo Airport (YCD), and Kelowna International Airport (YLW) – Nanaimo Airport (YCD). The inaugural flights took place […]
YVR tops S&P’s latest ratings for Canadian airports
Vancouver Airport Authority achieves highest rating of all S&P reviewed airports in Canada Musqueam Territory/Richmond, B.C. (August 28, 2023): On August 16, S&P Global Ratings released a Research Update, and affirmed its AA- long-term issuer credit and senior unsecured debt rating for Vancouver Airport Authority (VAA). S&P also upheld its Stable outlook for VAA. In its […]
YVR reminds travellers to plan ahead, arrive early, and use travel tech during Labour Day weekend
Musqueam Territory / Richmond, B.C. (August 28, 2023): Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is expecting to welcome more than 316,000 passengers over the Labour Day weekend, from Friday, September 1 to Monday, September 4. This reflects an increase of more than 60,000 passengers over the same period last year. During this last long weekend of summer, YVR […]
WestJet celebrates addition of flights to Mexico from Vancouver
Airline brings more sun and leisure connections to B.C.’s Lower Mainland VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 8, 2023 /CNW/ – WestJet today celebrated an expansion to its winter schedule serving British Columbia’s Lower Mainland, further enhancing its sun and leisure connectivity from Vancouver International Airport to some of Mexico’s most popular destinations. Additionally, as part of its connectivity to Mexico, WestJet has added weekly non-stop service […]