Travellers headed to the U.S. from YVR are now able to purchase goods of up to $200 in the airport’s after-security area before their flight, thanks to a new agreement between Vancouver Airport Authority and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (USCBP). The new agreement increases the maximum value of each individual retail item sold in […]
Help the airport build a candid Canada gallery
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) will soon have the best view of Canada—from the air! The Airport Authority is creating a shared photo gallery of images collected from across Canada taken in-flight—an interesting way to dress up its facilities and tell the visual story of our expansive and incredible country from high above. These images will […]
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All-inclusive airfare advertising laws now in effect
The federal government has mandated all-inclusive airfare advertising under amendments to the Air Transportation Regulations. The new rules require air service advertisers to display the total price a consumer must pay in order to fly, including all taxes, fees and charges. The amendments apply to the price of air services advertised in any media to […]
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New location for Sea Island luxury designer outlet
Vancouver Airport Authority has selected a preferred location for the development of a luxury designer outlet centre at a new site near the Canada Line Templeton Station on Sea Island. The new site is located on the northeast corner of SeaIsland and provides direct access to the Canada Line rapid-transit that connects VancouverInternationalAirport to Richmond […]
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First Nations street banners to adorn YVR’s roadways
Last summer, Vancouver Airport Authority and YVR Art Foundation launched a street banner contest to celebrate First Nations art in B.C. For many visitors, Vancouver International Airport (YVR) provides the first and last impression of British Columbia. The airport has long reflected the beauty of the province and its diverse landscape through unique architecture […]
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Profile: Tower talk with manager Brent Bell
Brent Bell has one of the best views at Vancouver International Airport (YVR). Situated in YVR’s control tower, he has been manager of the tower since 2007. Bell started working at YVR for NAV CANADA in 1985. During his time, he has seen and been a part of many of the exciting events that have […]
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BC Aviation History – Coastal flying boats and Ocean Falls mill
BC Aviation History – Coastal Flying boats and Ocean Falls Mill By Jack Schofield In a previous issue of SkyTalk, I recounted the history associated with one of the four paintings displayed on the mezzanine at YVR’s Airport South. Here is another history associated with one of those paintings, which includes some of B.C.’s industrial […]
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From Lodestarts to Jets: Photo history of AC/TCA airline
