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WestJet names new president of ULCC Swoop

By on March 9, 2018 in Swoop, WestJet

Canada’s first ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC), Swoop, will be headed by Steven Greenway. He joins Swoop with more than 20 years of airline, loyalty and advisory experience with an emphasis on low-cost carriers (LCC). Reporting to Gregg Saretsky, WestJet Group president and CEO, Greenway will have end-to-end accountability for all strategic aspects of Swoop, including short- […]

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San Diego offers new spring attractions

By on March 1, 2018 in San Diego, Travel Features

With its appealing mix of warm weather—averaging 20-degrees Celsius during March through May—112 kilometres of uncrowded beaches, world-class attractions, dining, hot nightlife scene and dazzling visual and performing arts, San Diego is a perfect spring getaway. Convenient direct flights from Vancouver make it easier than ever to enjoy a sun-kissed escape to “California’s Beach City.” […]

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YVR Chapel Fundraiser

By on February 2, 2018 in YVR Community

The YVR Chapel extends a sincere thank-you to all those who participated in the fundraising raffle, which raised $5,700 to support the Chapel’s operating costs and the unique mission and service that is provided by this multi-faith facility at YVR. GRAND PRIZE: 2 WestJet Tickets & 1 ticket & breakfast at Fairmont Airport Hotel, drawn […]

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IATA forecasts strong airline profitability in 2018

By on December 8, 2017 in IATA

Despite rising costs in the aviation sector, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) is forecasting improved net profitability for airlines in 2018, because of strong demand, efficiency and reduced interest payments. IATA is forecasting global air transport profits to rise to $38.4-billion in 2018, an improvement from the $34.5-billion expected net profit in 2017. The […]

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‘Little Inventors: Inventions for Space’ project blasts off

By on December 8, 2017 in Education, Government

In partnership with the Canadian Space Agency (CSA), the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) has launched the next edition of Little Inventors: Inventions for Space. This is a Canada-wide initiative that challenges children to devise ingenious ideas that could be developed into an invention to make life in space easier and […]

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