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Canadians among top anticipated travel spenders for 2024

American Express Travel’s 2024 Global Travel Trends Report reveals that Canadians rank as the second highest global market for anticipated average trip spend and prioritize spontaneous, bucket list, and once-in-a-lifetime vacations. A summary of the Canadian findings from the report is as follows: Extended bucket-list trips are on the rise. Canadians are willing to spend […]

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WestJet Group names Diederik Pen as COO and airline president

Effective April 1, 2024, Diederik Pen assumes the helm at the WestJet Group as its chief operating officer and president of WestJet Airlines. Pen will continue to report to Alexis von Hoensbroech, the WestJet Group’s chief executive officer (CEO). As CEO, Alexis von Hoensbroech will be responsible for the WestJet Group and its strategic direction. […]

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YVR and NEC declare ‘We are One’ partnership

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Native Education College (NEC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), deepening the relationship between the two organizations and marking a significant step toward fostering cultural understanding, educational empowerment, and reconciliation. As part of the agreement, NEC will provide annual Indigenous Cultural Awareness Training sessions for Vancouver Airport Authority employees. At […]

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Paper Planes at YVR brews inclusivity and accessibility

Together with the Pacific Autism Family Network (PAFN), YVR has unveiled a first-of-its-kind inclusive and accessible food and beverage café that is not just another coffee bar but a testament to creating a more inclusive and accessible travel environment. Situated in the Domestic Arrivals area on Level 2, Paper Planes Café is open for travellers […]

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Lynx launches transborder flight from YVR

Ultra-low-cost airline Lynx Air launched its first international flight out of YVR to Orlando International Airport (MCO) in November, and the airline is continuing its US winter expansion, with service from Calgary, Toronto, and Montreal. The once-weekly Orlando service will operate on Saturdays, with the outbound flight departing from Vancouver at 8am and the return […]

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