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Air Canada and Air China expand interline connections

Air Canada and Air China have expanded a long-standing commercial cooperation agreement, which adds to interline and codeshare services offered via both carriers’ respective hubs and extends the Star Alliance partners’ international networks. Air Canada and Air China currently codeshare on flights operated from Vancouver and Toronto to and from Beijing and Shanghai. The expanded […]

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Terminal Tours for lucky Grade 5 students

From September to November 2013, the Airport Authority is once again running its Fall School Tour Program, where 1,500 Grade 5 students from Metro Vancouver are invited for a guided tour of YVR. Tours are provided by SFU Communications Co-op students and the Airport Authority is delighted that Jake Sobrepena has returned for his second […]

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Vancouver Canucks Sports Bar & Grill at YVR

If you are heading to a U.S. destination be sure and plan some extra time to stop off at the new Vancouver Canucks Bar & Grill after clearing security and U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The restaurant opened to the public in late August and held a grand opening event on September 18that was attended […]

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Larry Berg Flight Path opens to public

On Friday September 27, 2013 Vancouver Airport Authority officially opened the new and improved Larry Berg Flight Path Park to the public. The park is located at the corner of Russ Baker Way and Airport Road and is directly in line with the end of the south runway, making it a prime location to plane […]

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2014 World Cup projected to generate US$10.9-billion in tourism revenue

A special study conducted by the Brazilian Tourism Board (Embratur) shows that tourism for the 2014 World Cup will generate US$10.9-billion for the 12 host cities of the games. This amount surpasses the public investments to prepare for the global event and includes spending by Brazilian and domestic tourists. On the local, state and federal […]

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