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YVR Releases Action Plan to Improve Resiliency, Better Support Passengers During Major Weather Events

April 17, 2023 · Musqueam Territory, BC and Richmond, BC Comprehensive review identifies 25 actions to strengthen operations and take a leading role in passenger supports amid changed aviation system and increasing extreme weather events. A $40 million action plan will add new staff, improve training, better leverage technology, increase communication, and invest in additional equipment to keep more […]

Marhaba! Air Canada to Launch New Vancouver-Dubai Service

MONTREAL, April 13, 2023 /CNW/ – Air Canada announced today the strategic expansion of its international network with the addition of new, non-stop flights from its hub at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Dubai. The new route will operate four times weekly beginning Oct. 28, 2023 onboard Air Canada’s flagship Dreamliner fleet. The carrier’s new Vancouver-Dubai flights will complement Air Canada’s daily service between Toronto and Dubai, […]

YVR and Unity accelerate digital transformation in aviation with YVR’s Digital Twin platform

March 16, 2023 · Richmond, B.C. Today, Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Unity (NYSE: U), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to commercialize YVR’s Digital Twin powered by Unity, for the global aviation industry. This strategic collaboration aims to bring YVR’s Digital Twin model to the broader aviation market so other airports can advance their digital transformation. YVR’s Digital […]

YVR reminds passengers to use travel tech during busy Spring Break season

March 8, 2023 · Musqueam Territory/Richmond, B.C. As travellers prepare to activate vacation mode over the Spring Break period, Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is providing an update on passenger numbers and most popular destinations as well as travel reminders to help passengers prepare for a seamless journey through the airport. Between March 10 – 24, YVR is […]

Winter 2023 heats up with release of Flair Airlines Winter Schedule

EDMONTON, AB, March 7, 2023 /CNW/ – Today, Flair Airlines, Canada’s everyday low fare airline, announces the release of an exciting winter 2023 schedule. The schedule features added depth across the network to give customers more choice, particularly to sunshine, at low fares. Today’s announcement includes several new routes, including Toronto to Puerto Vallarta (beginning October 29, 4x weekly), […]

WestJet brings more seats and increased flight frequencies to summer schedule

Airline bolsters ambitious growth strategy with increased options for guests to travel across summer network CALGARY, AB, March 6, 2023 /CNW/ – WestJet today announced significant increases to its summer schedule bringing more seats and additional flight frequencies to popular routes across its network. With nearly 600 daily departures during peak travel days, WestJet’s summer schedule enhancements […]