Air Canada and Transat have mutually agreed to terminate an Arrangement Agreement for the proposed acquisition of Transat by Air Canada. The two companies had originally agreed in June 2019 on the acquisition, the terms of which were subsequently amended in August 2019 and then revised in October 2020 as a result of the severe […]
Air North’s April Fools’ Tall Tail Charters
During a press conference on April 1, Air North president and CEO Joe Sparling, announced that the airline would be launching “Tall Tail Charters,” a set of specially curated holiday experiences just for dogs. Some of the initial experiences on offer included splashing in the ocean at Wreck Beach in Vancouver, enjoying belly rubs under […]
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CUPE and WestJet reach tentative agreement
On Feb. 28, 2021, Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) and WestJet announced a tentative first collective agreement for the airline’s mainline cabin crew. CUPE has represented cabin crew at WestJet since July 2018. The parties have been engaged in collective bargaining towards a first union contract since April 2019. President Chris Rauenbusch of CUPE […]
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Pier D Expansion Project completed at YVR
Construction of the Pier D Expansion project at YVR, which began in December 2017, has now been completed. This expansion was undertaken to provide eight additional gates to support large aircraft—four contact and four remote-stand—as the airport’s existing International Pier was at capacity. The focal point of the project is its thematic passenger […]
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Pre-departure COVID-19 testing requirements in effect for all air travellers flying into Canada
“The decision to implement the pre-boarding negative testing measures was not made lightly. While we recognize its potential to cause inconvenience and frustration to Canadians abroad travelling back to Canada, we are doing what is necessary to help protect the health of all Canadians. The COVID-19 situation continues to be unpredictable and changes rapidly. We […]
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Boom’s supersonic jet to combine speed with sustainability
Colorado-based Boom Supersonic, the aerospace company that is building the world’s fastest and most sustainable commercial airliner, has announced a strategic investment from American Express Ventures. The funds obtained will support the continued development of Boom’s flagship product, the supersonic airliner Overture. Overture is Boom’s 65- to 88-seat supersonic airliner, capable of running on 100 […]
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Harbour Air signs The Climate Pledge
Harbour Air Seaplanes has joined The Climate Pledge, a commitment to be net-zero carbon by 2040, a decade ahead of the Paris Agreement’s goal of 2050. Signatories to The Climate Pledge agree to: Measure and report greenhouse gas emissions on a regular basis Implement decarbonization strategies in line with the Paris Agreement through real business […]
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Boeing 737 MAX returns to Canadian skies
More than just another item on a to-do list, safety is a core value at YVR. It is also the top priority for Transport Canada and its airline partners. As the federal institution responsible for transportation policies and programs, Transport Canada’s safety experts spent more than 15,000 hours independently verifying changes to the Boeing 737 […]
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Kabu Ride App service comes to YVR
Richmond-based Kabu Ride is the newest ride hailing service offered at YVR. Kabu joins Lyft and Uber as an authorized Ride App service provider at YVR, offering a fleet of vehicles on the curb at one of the Ride App Services airport pick-up areas. For safety, security and efficiency Ride App services at YVR are […]
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Honk 2020 supports Richmond Food Bank & frontline workers
Classic cars in a variety of marques were driven in a recent event in support of Richmond frontline workers at the Richmond Hospital, Fire Hall #1, City Hall, RCMP and the Richmond Food Bank. Dubbed Honk 2020, the parade of classics that included Rolls Royce, Aston Martin, Lotus, Jaguar, MINI, MG, Ferrari, Mercedes Benz and […]
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Explore BC promotes safe travel practices
Destination BC’s marketing and industry response to the COVID-19 pandemic has been guided by three-phases: Response, Recovery, Resilience—principles which align with the province’s Four Phase BC Restart Plan. The province is now in Phase 3 of the Restart Plan and in alignment with this Phase, Destination BC has launched a new chapter of its successful Explore BC […]
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From Lodestarts to Jets: Photo history of AC/TCA airline
