When Vancouver and Whistler played host to the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 in February, teams at YVR had a unique chance to connect with competitors and their loved ones when they arrived at the airport. The Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025, which has been held worldwide since 2014, see wounded, injured, and sick service […]
WestJet strengthens domestic schedule, adds capacity for summer 2025
WestJet is expanding its Canadian network with a new non-stop service between Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) and three Canadian cities for summer 2025. The expansion of WestJet’s Canadian network includes all-new non-stop service from Saskatoon and Regina and the return of flights between Vancouver and Halifax. New flights are offered between Winnipeg and St. […]
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Medically equipped helicopter donated by Helijet arrives in Ukraine
A fully operational, medically equipped Sikorsky S-76A helicopter, donated by Helijet in February from its fleet for medical airlift use in Ukraine, has arrived there safely. Ukrainian engineers trained by Helijet in the aircraft’s service and maintenance procedures have received the packaged helicopter for reassembly and testing before pressing it into service. After announcing the […]
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Air Canada begins Vancouver-Manila non-stop service
On April 2, after filling up on crispy pata, a popular Filipino dish featuring deep-fried pork leg and ube (purple yam) cheesecake, passengers made history, boarding Air Canada’s inaugural flight from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL). Those travelling through YVR on April 1 also experienced Filipino dance and musical […]
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Best of local and international luxury brands available at YVR’s Vancouver Duty Free
Spanning more than 2,800 square metres (30,500 square feet) in YVR’s International terminal, the newly redesigned stores at Vancouver Duty Free reflect the natural beauty and strong sense of place that is British Columbia while showcasing a carefully curated selection of product lines across beauty, liquor, and wellness.These new stores will be the first in […]
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Boeing 747 added to Las Vegas AREA15 entertainment district
AREA15, the immersive and experiential art and entertainment district in Las Vegas, now boasts one of Burning Man’s art festival’s most iconic large-scale art pieces—a Boeing 747.Measuring almost 46 metres in length and more than 18 metres in width, the Boeing 747 will be repurposed as a one-of-a-kind cocktail and dining experience. With a future […]
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Helijet donates medically equipped helicopter to people of Ukraine
Helijet International, a privately held Canadian-owned company based at the Vancouver International Airport (YVR), is donating a fully operational, medically equipped helicopter from its fleet for missions of mercy in Ukraine. Helijet has signed an agreement with a consortium of Canadian and Ukrainian non-governmental organizations, Maple Hope Foundation, the Ukrainian World Congress, and Initiative E+ […]
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Dec. 12, visit YVR-Quest pop-up market and donate towards a holiday hamper
Employees at YVR, Sea Island aviation agencies, airline partners, passengers, and supporters are encouraged to shop at the YVR-Quest pop-up market on Tuesday, December 12, fill a reusable bag with groceries, and donate it to Quest Outreach Society. The goal is to fill hampers with meal essentials and festive favourites to ensure satisfying meals are […]
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Air Canada’s new Manila non-stop launches April 2025
Starting April 2, 2025, Air Canada will begin non-stop service between YVR and Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in the Philippines. The new service was announced on December 5, during the Government of Canada’s Team Canada Trade Mission, celebrating 75 years of Canada-Philippines diplomatic relations. The new service to Manila is Air Canada’s third […]
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WestJet & Skip join forces to offer rewards
Two Canadian brands, WestJet Airlines and Skip, a global online food delivery marketplace, are partnering to enhance each of their company’s overall guest experience. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, WestJet is Canada’s second-largest airline. Skip connects millions of customers with more than 50,000 restaurant partners nationwide, including a growing offering of groceries, […]
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Passengers, cargo, routes confirm YVR’s role as economic engine for BC
In a keynote address at the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade on Oct. 30, Vancouver International Airport (YVR) president and CEO Tamara Vrooman outlined how the airport has managed a post-pandemic recovery and achieved strong growth while maintaining operational resilience and enhancing the passenger experience, all of which positively impact provincial prosperity. “A focus on […]
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