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YVR named ‘least frustrating’ airport by Bloomberg

By on December 11, 2014 in YVR Community

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 […]

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Leisure airline Air Canada rouge expands to Hawaii

By on December 11, 2014 in Air Canada rouge

Vancouver Airport Authority welcomed Air Canada rouge’s new year-round non-stop service between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Honolulu on November 21, 2014. As part of the celebration, departing passengers were offered a quick taste of Honolulu that included Hawaiian food and musical entertainment featuring ukuleles, drums and dancing. “Honolulu is one of our top 10 […]

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Conference Board report says economic climate in Western Canada right for low-cost airlines

By on October 16, 2014 in Canada Jetlines, Jet Naked

According to a report by the Conference Board of Canada, Western Canada’s strong economic growth and the growing demand for air travel could provide the right conditions for the entry of new ultra-low cost airlines. While ultra-low cost carriers are virtually unknown in Canada, other markets such as Europe and Asia are no strangers to […]

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Edelweiss Air to add Vancouver-Zurich flight, summer 2015

By on October 16, 2014 in Edelweiss Airlines

Edelweiss Air will add an additional flight per week between Zurich, Switzerland and Vancouver, beginning in June 2015. The additional flights will take advantage of the busy summer travel season and will provide passengers with more choice and flexibility. Headquartered in Zurich, Edelweiss Air is a wholly owned subsidiary of Swiss International Air Lines and […]

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New Air Canada rouge seasonal service from YVR to Osaka, starting May 2015

By on October 16, 2014 in Air Canada

Starting next summer, Air Canada will introduce direct non-stop service between Vancouver and Osaka, Japan. The service is planned to begin May 1, 2015 and will be operated by Air Canada rouge with five flights per week from YVR to Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka. Air Canada rouge will operate a Boeing 767-300ER aircraft […]

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