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Former astronaut is Canada’s new Governor General

By on October 11, 2017 in Government, Space

Canada’s new Governor General Julie Payette assumes her new role with an impressive résumé—astronaut, engineer, scientific broadcaster and corporate director. The 53-year-old trailblazer began her career as an astronaut in 1992, when she was selected from more than 5,000 applicants to become one of four astronauts chosen to join the Canadian Space Agency. Her preparation […]

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Swoop is WestJet’s new ultra-low-cost carrier

By on October 11, 2017 in Swoop

WestJet has revealed the name and logo for its ultra-low-cost airline (ULCC) in Canada. Named Swoop, the ULCC will begin selling flights in early 2018. “The name Swoop denotes exactly what we plan to do,” said Bob Cummings WestJet executive vice-president, strategy and the executive member responsible for the launch of Swoop. “It’s a powerful […]

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WestJet’s new service to Mexico City further links YVR with a premier tourism and business hub

By on October 11, 2017 in WestJet

Starting March 15, 2018, WestJet will offer a new, three-times weekly service to Mexico City International Airport (MEX) from YVR. This non-stop service will provide passengers travelling through YVR with more choice and will support YVR’s vision to connect Asia with the Americas. “This is excellent news—YVR greatly values our partner WestJet and their efforts […]

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New connections from YVR to Latin America via Interjet

By on October 11, 2017 in Interjet

Mexican airline Interjet is launching year-round service at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) this month. Interjet will offer passengers non-stop access between YVR and Mexico City International Airport (MEX) and Cancún International Airport (CUN). These new services will operate four-times weekly beginning on October 26, 2017. “We are excited to welcome Interjet to the YVR family—they […]

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Flair Airlines lands at YVR: Flights begin December 15, 2017

By on October 11, 2017 in Flair Airlines

This winter, Kelowna-based Flair Airlines will launch year-round service at YVR. The airline will offer passengers non-stop access between YVR and Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Edmonton International Airport (YEG), as well as continued service to Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ) from YEG. The new services will each operate four-times weekly beginning on December 15, 2017. […]

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