Qantas welcomes its newest Dreamliner in Indigenous livery

By on March 9, 2018 in Qantas

Qantas has taken delivery of its newest Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, which features unique Indigenous livery that showcases the artwork of the late Northern Territory artist Emily Kame Kngwarreye (Karma Nung-war-ray), recognized worldwide as one of Australia’s most significant artists of the late 20th Century. Based on her 1991 painting, Yam Dreaming, the design depicts the […]

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Jazz Aviation named one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for seventh consecutive year

By on March 9, 2018 in Jazz

Air Canada’s largest regional partner, Jazz airline, has been named one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for the seventh consecutive year, in an annual national employer survey by Mediacorp Canada Inc. Canada’s Best Diversity Employers recognizes employers across the country that have exceptional workplace diversity and inclusiveness programs. These include successful diversity initiatives in a […]

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Bank of Canada unveils new $10 bank note featuring Viola Desmond on International Women’s Day

By on March 9, 2018 in Government

A new Canadian $10 bill will be in circulation later this year. Once issued, it will mark the first time that an iconic Canadian woman is portrayed on a regularly circulating Bank of Canada note. Viola Desmond was selected for the new $10 bank note by Finance Minister Bill Morneau following an open call to […]

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Air Canada launching new service to Kauai; doubling frequency to Hawaii

By on March 9, 2018 in Air Canada

Air Canada will be launching new service to Kauai with its new mainline Boeing 737 MAX-8 fleet this winter. The airline will also be doubling the frequency of its flights from Western Canada to Hawaii and all flights from Western Canada to Honolulu, Maui and Kona and other popular sun destinations will feature Air Canada’s […]

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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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Sunwing launches new direct flight service from Vancouver to Montego Bay

By on December 8, 2017 in Sunwing

Long a holiday destination for many Canadians, the Caribbean island of Jamaica just got a little closer to Vancouverites with the news that Sunwing will be offering a new direct flight service from Vancouver to Montego Bay, Jamaica. While Sunwing already offers vacation packages from Vancouver to Jamaica, this winter will be the first time […]

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JAL joins with Boom to offer supersonic travel

By on December 8, 2017 in Japan Air Lines

Japan Airlines (JAL) and Denver-based Boom Supersonic have begun a strategic partnership to bring commercial supersonic travel to passengers. Boom is developing a new-generation Mach 2.2 supersonic airliner that will be economical enough to operate with business-class fares. Through this agreement, JAL will provide its knowledge and experience as an airline to support Boom in […]

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