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YVR has been named the least frustrating airport for travellers in North America, according to Bloomberg’s Airport Frustration Index. Bloomberg’s rankings are based on, on-time departures and arrivals, travel time to downtown and back, washrooms, security lines and shopping amenities. Overall, YVR received the lowest (best) Frustration Index score (17.6 out of 100). Four other […]

Vancouver Airport Authority has installed new thermoplastic markings to one of its main taxiways (Taxiway Lima), which will replace the paint used in the past. Thermoplastic might sound futuristic and complex, but it’s essentially surface markings that are pre-cut and pre-coloured signs that form a strong bond with the concrete upon application to the taxiway. […]

Over the years, Vancouver International Airport has won numerous awards including top billing as the #1 Airport in North America for five consecutive years. The latest nomination, however, may so far be the most unique—competing for the title of Canada’s Best Restroom. Created in 2010, the Cintas Canada Best Restroom Award is open to any […]

A fleet of 3,000 new and improved 2014 YVR Baggage Carts have been rolled out at YVR. Along with major upgrades to design and functionality, the carts are, most importantly, still free of charge for passengers and available terminal-wide. In addition to featuring a sleek, upright, ergonomic design, the 2014 Baggage Carts offer the following […]

Vancouver Airport Authority recently renumbered its crosswind runway from 12-30 to 13-31 to align itself with the shifting magnetic north pole. The magnetic north pole is the point on the surface of Earth’s northern hemisphere at which the planet’s magnetic field points vertically downwards. The runways at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and other airports are […]