China Southern held a reception at YVR on June 18 to celebrate its second anniversary flying from YVR and its newly increased frequency. China Southern now operates three flights per day from YVR to Guangzhou Airport, China. China Southern Airlines is the largest airline in Asia, and Guangzhou Airport, located in Guangdong province on the […]

China Southern celebrates anniversary and expanded service at YVR

YVR Take-Off Fridays: A staycation destination
This summer, visit YVR for the ultimate staycation during YVR Take-Off Fridays. Stop by YVR any Friday from July 5 to August 30 between 9am and 3pm for lots of kid-friendly activities such as face painting, balloonists, caricaturists and YVR mascots. On Friday July 12, don’t miss out on YVR Take-Off Fridays first-ever Paper Airplane […]

Korean Air increases summer Vancouver-Seoul service
Korean Air is increasing capacity for the summer months between Seoul and Canada. Starting June 20, Korean Air will fly daily between Vancouver and Seoul/Incheon. Vancouver previously had five flights per week. KE 072 will depart Vancouver daily 2:35pm arriving in Seoul/Incheon at 5:50pm the next day. KE 071 will leave Seoul/Incheon at 6:50pm, arriving […]

Craig Richmond new president & CEO, Vancouver Airport Authority
Vancouver Airport Authority Board of Directors chair Mary Jordan has announced the appointment of Craig Richmond to the role of president & CEO, Vancouver Airport Authority. A dedicated team of Airport Authority Directors undertook a global recruitment effort to find the ideal candidate to fill the position. As a community-based organization, the Airport Authority consulted […]
Government funding to support Western Canadian aerospace companies
The Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification (WD), has announced federal funding for a two-year, multi-faceted project that will support Western Canadian aerospace companies as they develop their supply chains and compete in global markets. The funding, which totals $533,840, will be administered by Aerospace Industries Association of Canada (AIAC), the […]

Larry Berg tribute and enhancements planned for plane-spotting park
At Vancouver Airport Authority’s recent Annual Public Meeting, held on May 9, chair of the Board Mary Jordan recognized Larry Berg for his achievements as president and CEO over the last 15 years. As a lasting tribute to Berg’s work to help develop YVR into an award-winning international gateway, Flight Path Park will be enhanced […]

Lufthansa begins non-stop Munich to Vancouver route
Vancouver Airport Authority recently reached another milestone in its longstanding relationship with Lufthansa, as the airline’s inaugural flight from Munich touched down on May 16, 2013 at YVR amidst great fanfare. This new non-stop flight arrives and departs daily using an Airbus A330-300 and lets travellers fly non-stop to the historic and picturesq ue German […]
Canadian Transportation Agency consults on baggage rules
The Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) is seeking the views of the public and industry on the best approach to the application of baggage rules for transportation to, from and within Canada involving multiple air carriers. Baggage rules address matters such as the number of bags a passenger may check, the weight and size of baggage, […]

YVR to Delhi and beyond
By Nigel Fitzpatrick. Six generations of my family lived in India, so when I married Joan, whose mother was born there, we talked of visiting. Thirty years later, volunteering at YVR as a Green Coat, we realized it was time to see what it was about India that had so drawn our families. On February […]










