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The Lynx is a suborbital horizontal-takeoff, horizontal-landing rocket-powered spacecraft designed to carry one pilot and one passenger.

Venturing to the final frontier

By on February 19, 2013 in Travel Features

The Adventure Travel Company (ATC) and Space Expedition Corporation (SXC) have introduced a program in Canada that offers individuals an exclusive opportunity to venture into space and be on the cutting edge of travel. The first space missions are scheduled to launch in early 2014 and has already sold 205 tickets worldwide—two of which were […]

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Ideas take flight at community open house

By on February 19, 2013 in Community Features

Located at the end of South Runway off of Russ Baker Way, Flight Path Park is a favourite gathering place for Sea Island neighbours, plane-spotters, airport employees and visitors.  With this in mind, Vancouver Airport Authority is exploring ways to enhance this park site in 2013. On February 2, 2013, the Airport Authority organized a […]

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Taste of France on offer at Brioche Doreé

By on February 19, 2013 in YVR Airport Services

YVR felt more like the romantic streets of Paris, when Brioche Doreé held its grand opening in the Domestic Terminal’s C Pier on January 16, 2013. Travellers and airport employees sampled fresh croissants, delicious pastries and hot beverages, while a trio of live musicians provided a distinctly French soundtrack for the event. The café not […]

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More shopping options for U.S. travellers

By on February 18, 2013 in Latest News

Travellers headed to the U.S. from YVR are now able to purchase goods of up to $200 in the airport’s after-security area before their flight, thanks to a new agreement between Vancouver Airport Authority and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (USCBP). The new agreement increases the maximum value of each individual retail item sold in […]

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Help the airport build a candid Canada gallery

By on February 17, 2013 in Latest News

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) will soon have the best view of Canada—from the air! The Airport Authority is creating a shared photo gallery of images collected from across Canada taken in-flight—an interesting way to dress up its facilities and tell the visual story of our expansive and incredible country from high above. These images will […]

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