Return to GST means two tax rates on goods and services

By on April 10, 2013 in Government

As of April 1, 2013, British Columbians reverted to paying a varying percentage of tax that ranges from no tax, five per cent (GST) or twelve per cent (PST), depending on the service or product being bought. Travel services that remain tax exempt: International air travel, Continental U.S. flights excluded, when originating in B.C. International […]

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Stun guns, fireworks and WWII replicas among CATSA discoveries

By on April 10, 2013 in Aviation Organizations

Screening officers at Canada’s major airports screened more than 51-million passengers last year, according to the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA). While it’s not uncommon for CATSA officers to see bottles of liquid larger than the permitted 100ml or pocket knives in passengers’ carry-on bags, some other discoveries were noteworthy. Not-so-lucky charm. Many people […]

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72-hour visa-free stay tours now available in Beijing

By on April 10, 2013 in Air China

On January 1, 2013, Beijing started a 72-hour visa-free stay policy for citizens from 45 countries who hold the visa of, and air ticket to, a third country or region. In response, Air China and a number of domestic travel operators have jointly introduced innovative “Beijing 72-hour visa-free stay” excursions of one to three days […]

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Transat to add B737 aircraft to fleet

By on April 10, 2013 in Air Transat

  Starting in 2014, Air Transat plans to operate its own flights from Canada to sun destinations in Mexico, the Caribbean and Florida. The airline will add five Boeing 737 narrow-body jets to its fleet, which currently comprises Airbus 310 and A330 wide-body aircraft. Since 2003, Transat has contracted other companies to provide planes for […]

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WestJet, Virgin Arlines among companies pulling April Fool pranks

By on April 10, 2013 in WestJet

April Fool’s Day is known for the execution of a variety of hoaxes and practical jokes by individuals, newspapers and organizations. And this year was no exception, with companies from Google to Virgin Airlines posting what appeared to be serious stories. Google kicked off the April 1 prank-pulling day when it announced it would be […]

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Get your stripes at Hudson’s Bay Trading Post

By on April 10, 2013 in YVR Airport Services

The newest retailer to join YVR’s award-winning collection of shops, services and restaurants is also North America’s oldest. The Hudson’s Bay Company and its signature 342-year-old stripes are now available at YVR’s Hudson’s Bay Trading Post. Located after security in the International Terminal, this store carries sought-after fashion and home accessories from HBC’s Heritage Collection […]

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Welcoming Bollywood stars to Vancouver

By on April 10, 2013 in Latest News

YVR’s welcome area hosted hundreds of fans eager to connect with their favourite Bollywood A-listers arriving to take part in the Times of India Film Awards, April 4-6, 2013. Holding cameras aloft, screaming crowds greeted the arriving artists who signed autographs and posed for pictures in a special Welcome Area set up on Level 3 […]

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IATA reports 2012 best in history of aviation safety

By on March 13, 2013 in Aviation Organizations

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has reported that the 2012 global accident rate for Western-built jets was the lowest in aviation history. The jet accident rate (measured in hull losses per million flights of Western-built jets) was 0.20, the equivalent of one accident every five-million flights. “Each day approximately 100,000 flights arrive safely at […]

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Frequent flyers take off with Altitude

By on March 13, 2013 in Air Canada

Air Canada’s re-branded top tier frequent flyer recognition program, “Altitude”, is now in effect. Specifically designed to recognize and reward Air Canada’s most frequent flyers, Altitude offers members a wide range of travel privileges, rewards and additional status levels. Members reach Air Canada Altitude status based on the number of Altitude Qualifying Miles or Altitude […]

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Air Canada expands Lowest Price Guarantee

By on March 13, 2013 in Air Canada

Air Canada is expanding its Lowest Price Guarantee to give its customers added assurance they are getting the lowest price available online within a 24-hour period when they book flights on Air Canada. The guarantee applies to any destination Air Canada serves for tickets bought in Canada on Air Canada’s website. Here’s how it works: […]

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Boeing joins UBC in Composite Materials Research

By on March 13, 2013 in Boeing

Boeing has become the founding industrial member of the University of British Columbia’s (UBC) Composites Research Network (CRN), helping Canadian scientists to turn new discoveries in composite manufacturing into practical applications. The CRN will collaborate with other composite initiatives, such as the Canadian Composites Manufacturing Research and Development Consortium hosted by the Composites Innovation Centre […]

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