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Geneva heads the 2014 Club Sandwich Price Index

By on June 10, 2014 in Travel Features

Geneva, Switzerland has retained the top spot as the most expensive city in the world to order a club sandwich, at an average of US$32.60, according to research released by Hotels.com. A club sandwich, also called a clubhouse sandwich, is a sandwich with toasted bread that is filled with chicken or turkey, bacon, egg, lettuce […]

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YVR’s latest border kiosks new feature biometric technology

By on June 10, 2014 in YVR Community

YVR’s home-grown, industry-leading border solution is now equipped with the latest biometric technology, which allows eligible international travellers from 38 countries that do not require U.S. entry visas to use BorderXpress. Passengers from these countries, including Australia, Japan, Germany and the United Kingdom, can now enjoy a streamlined border entry process, previously only available to […]

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Daily Air Canada rouge Vancouver-Honolulu/Maui winter service

By on June 10, 2014 in Air Canada, Air Canada rouge

Air Canada’s existing year-round non-stop service from Vancouver to Honolulu and Maui, currently operated by Air Canada, will be converted to daily Air Canada rouge Boeing 767-300ER service, effective November 21 and December 1, 2014, respectively.   Air Canada will continue to evaluate future market opportunities as new aircraft are introduced into its mainline fleet […]

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Calin Rovinescu, named IATA chairman

By on June 10, 2014 in Air Canada, IATA

Calin Rovinescu, president and CEO of Air Canada, has been named chairman of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) by the associations Board of Governors for a one-year term. Rovinescu succeeds Richard H. Anderson, CEO of Delta Air Lines, whose one-year term has expired. Rovinescu joined Air Canada in 2000 as executive vice president, corporate […]

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Philippine Airlines to switch from Boeing to Airbus for Vancouver route, eyes expansion of Canadian flight frequency

By on June 10, 2014 in Philippine Airlnes

With the recent upgrading of Philippines Airlines to Category 1 rating by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration, the airline will deploy its fleet of Boeing 777-300ER aircraft to the U.S. mainland for non-stop flights. As such, effective September 1, 2014, Philippine Airlines existing Manila-Vancouver-Toronto route will be switched to the use of Airbus A340-300 aircraft. […]

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