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YVR has launched an operational program and health and safety campaign—YVR TAKEcare—that is designed to help people move through the airport safely and with confidence.  To help combat COVID-19, YVR TAKEcare places industry-leading health, safety and cleaning practices and protocols at the forefront of airport processes and includes collaboration with the airport’s many partners. As part of the program, YVR is streamlining […]

The Board of Directors of Vancouver Airport Authority has announced the appointment of Tamara Vrooman as president & chief executive officer, effective July 1, 2020. Vrooman succeeds Craig Richmond who announced in November 2019 that he would be retiring at the end of June 2020 after seven years leading the organization that operates Vancouver International […]

Each year, YVR welcomes millions of passengers from all over the world and with them a wide variety of languages. In keeping with the airport’s commitment to deliver an outstanding customer experience, several services are available to meet the needs of all passengers, including the popular Language Line, which offers phone interpretation in more than […]

Last month, in an address to the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade, Craig Richmond, president and CEO, Vancouver Airport Authority, announced that Vancouver International Airport (YVR) will be increasing its Airport Improvement Fee (AIF) to meet forecasted growth and ensure the airport’s long-term financial health.  The AIF will increase from $20 to $25 effective January […]

Earlier this year, a $20,000 scholarship was established at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in recognition of Mary B. Jordan, former Chair of the Board of Directors for Vancouver Airport Authority, and her many contributions to YVR. This new scholarship was launched to support women pursuing business studies. The first recipient of the 2019/2020 Mary B. […]