Air Canada named Best Airline in North America for fifth consecutive year

By on July 18, 2014 in Air Canada

Air Canada has been named Best Airline in North America in the Skytrax 2014 World Airline Awards at the 2014 Farnborough International Airshow. It is the fifth consecutive year Air Canada has been recognized as the best airline in North America and among the leading carriers of the world. The annual poll, based on surveys […]

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YVR and Sichuan Airlines summer-long 2014 Panda Festival

By on July 18, 2014 in Sichuan Airlines, YVR Community

To celebrate Sichuan Airlines’ second anniversary at YVR and to mark the important connections between British Columbia and China, Vancouver Airport Authority has announced the named of its newly adopted infant panda. The name, Lulu, was chosen by YVR employees and the public through a social media campaign, and means “precious jade” in Chinese. Lulu—named […]

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Icelandic landscape stars in in-flight safety video

By on July 18, 2014 in Icelandair

Icelandair recently premiered its new in-flight safety video. Unlike most airline safety videos, the result is a film that not only underlines the importance of safety, but also engages passengers with a sense of the beauty of Iceland. Inspired by Iceland itself, the video uses Iceland’s landscape as the stunning backdrop to the traditional and […]

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Two new airlines aim to bring the ultra-low cost model to Canadian skies

By on July 18, 2014 in Canada Jetlines, Jet Naked

Canada Jetlines, a proposed ultra low-cost Vancouver-based airline, recently announced plans to raise $10-million to list on the TSX Venture Exchange. The vision of aviation veterans David Solloway, Jim Scott and Dix Lawson, Jetlines has received Stage 1 approval from the Canadian Transportation Agency to operate a jet airline service and will shortly being the […]

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Commonwealth Games had its beginnings in Canada

By on July 18, 2014 in Travel Features

Bobby Robinson, a major influence within athletics in Canada in the 1930s implemented the event that had been talked about amongst Commonwealth nations for more than 30 years. Eleven countries with 400 athletes in total participated in the first Commonwealth Games, which was held in the Hamilton, Ontario. The City of Hamilton provided $30,000 to […]

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Travel advice for 2014 Commonwealth Games

By on July 18, 2014 in Government, Travel Features

The Canadian Government is encouraging travellers who are planning to attend the 2014 Commonwealth Games, which are taking place in Glasgow, Scotland from July 23 to August 3, 2014, to consult the Government of Canada’s Travel Advice and Advisories before they depart. “The host country is solely responsible for the safety of all athletes, teams […]

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InterDel signs as Signature Flight Support’s third Canadian FBO

By on July 18, 2014 in YVR Southside

InterDel Aviation Services has signed an agreement with Signature Flight Support, the world’s largest network of Fixed Base Operators (FBO), to become a fully licensed Signature Flight Support location—Signature Vancouver. Last year, Signature Flight Support signed an exclusive agreement with Imperial Oil Canada to offer all Canadian Esso-branded FBOs the option to become members of […]

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Cargojet obtains $100M financing for new freighter aircraft

By on June 10, 2014 in Cargojet

Element Financial Corporation, one of North America’s leading equipment finance companies, has entered into an agreement with Cargojet to finance three Boeing 767-300ER freighter aircraft for approximately $100-million. The transaction will provide Cargojet with additional capacity to support its growing client base. “Cargojet continues to be an industry leader in providing our customers with the […]

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Mother’s and Father’s Day celebrated at YVR Chapel

By on June 10, 2014 in YVR Community

The YVR Chapel has been sponsoring fun contests, which encourage interaction with visitors to the Chapel, airport employees and Greencoats who circulate throughout the terminals. Last month, in celebration of Mother’s Day, the YVR community was asked a pertinent question “What do you most appreciate about your mother?” According to Chaplain Dennis Kirkley, many people […]

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EVA Air expands North American frequency

By on June 10, 2014 in EVA Air

EVA Air has increased North American service from 45 flights per week to 55, boosting frequency to Vancouver, Toronto, Los Angeles and San Francisco, New York. By adding 22 per cent more flights, EVA will also expand capacity, offer passengers greater convenience and provide more flights between North America and Taiwan than any other airline. […]

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Blast from the past with vintage airline ads from Reminisce nostalgia magazine

By on June 10, 2014 in Historical Features

It’s almost time to begin preparations for an enjoyable summer getaway and book flights to a favourite destination. To help travellers get in the globe-trotting spirit, Reminisce, North America’s top-selling nostalgia magazine has printed a montage of vintage airline ads. Take a journey to the past, when flying meant smartly dressed passengers, fancy in-flight meals, […]

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