As more flights are resumed, the airline is progressively reopening its lounges for customers to enjoy before they fly Hong Kong, China, 2023-Feb-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific is excited to announce the reopening today (February 6, 2023 ) of The Deck lounge at Hong Kong International Airport, giving customers more ways to… Read the full press release
Richmond, B.C, Canada, 2023-Jan-04 — /Travel PR News/ — The Government of Canada announced today (December 31, 2022) various new public health requirements for passengers entering Canada from the People’s Republic of China, Hong Kong and Macao. As of 12:01 a.m. ET on January 5, travellers flying to Canada from these locations must provide a… Read the full press release
Only non-stop North America-Thailand route. Service to operate four-times weekly beginning Dec. 1 Daily Toronto-Mumbai flights via London Heathrow beginning Oct. 29 Restoration of key routes to India, Australia, New Zealand and Peru MONTREAL, CANADA, 2022-Jun-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Canada announced today (June 20, 2022) the expansion of its international network with the addition of Bangkok, Thailand, the carrier’s first non-stop service to South-East… Read the full press release
Richmond, B.C., 2022-Apr-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Vancouver International Airport is thrilled to be the first Canadian airport to welcome a Lynx Air (Lynx) commercial flight today (APRIL 7, 2022). Canada’s new ultra-affordable airline departed Calgary at 11:15 a.m. and arrived safely at Vancouver International Airport at 11:51 a.m.. Lynx is currently offering service… Read the full press release
Vancouver-Sydney flights ramp up to daily beginning May 1 Vancouver-Brisbane flights resume Jul. 1, four times weekly Vancouver-Auckland flights resume Nov. 10, three times weekly Most extensive schedule connects Canada to South Pacific destinations and supports tourism and hospitality sectors MONTREAL, CANADA, 2022-Mar-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Canada today (March 16, 2022) announced a strategic expansion of its South Pacific schedule with… Read the full press release
Expansion represents a multi-million dollar investment in Vancouver, creating 80 jobs Vancouver, Canada, 2020-Feb-05 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, continues to expand its global catering network. The company commenced operations in Canada by opening a new, 48,000ft2 (4,460m²) facility at Vancouver International Airport (YVR). dnata’s latest expansion… Read the full press release
Innovative technology expedites clearance process and improves passenger experience Richmond, B.C., 2019-Aug-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (August 26, 2019), Innovative Travel Solutions by Vancouver International Airport (YVR) announced the expansion of the border control program at Grantley Adams International Airport (GAIA) in Barbados with a total of 48 biometric-enabled kiosks now in use. This partnership utilizes… Read the full press release
Richmond, B.C., 2018-Dec-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (December 5, 2018), Vancouver International Airport (YVR) received the ‘Accessibility Certified Gold’ rating under the Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification™ (RHFAC) program. YVR is the first airport to receive the rating and is the highest rated building in the program. “This year, YVR will welcome a… Read the full press release
Air Canada expands its European connections with two seasonal services Richmond, B.C., 2018-Jun-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (June 7, 2018), Vancouver International Airport (YVR) celebrated the launch of two new, non-stop seasonal services: Air Canada’s thrice-weekly service to Zurich that had its inaugural flight today and four-time weekly service to Paris, launching tomorrow…. Read the full press release
CHECKITXPRESS system will expedite processing times as YVR experiences busiest year yet Richmond, B.C., 2018-May-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (May 18, 2018), Vancouver International Airport’s (YVR) Innovative Travel Solutions(ITS) and Glidepath, one of the world’s leaders in airport baggage handling, celebrated the installation of the first CHECKITXPRESS self-bag drop unit at YVR. CHECKITXPRESS is the world’s most… Read the full press release
Air Canada’s new flight further expands airline’s growing network at YVR Richmond, B.C., 2018-May-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (May 17, 2018), Vancouver International Airport (YVR) celebrated the inaugural flight for Air Canada’s service between YVR and Sacramento International Airport (SMF). The daily, year-round connection makes YVR the first Canadian airport to offer direct-non-stop… Read the full press release
Mary Point to help implement the Musqueam-YVR Agreement Richmond, B.C., 2018-May-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Vancouver Airport Authority is pleased to announce that Mary Point has been hired as the Manager of Indigenous Relations at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) as part of the Musqueam Indian Band – YVR Airport Sustainability & Friendship Agreement. Mary will help to… Read the full press release
YVR is expanding parking options to improve capacity, efficiency and customer satisfaction Richmond, B.C., 2018-Mar-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (March 1, 2018), Vancouver International Airport (YVR) opened its newest parking option, Value Long Term. Located at Templeton Station on the Canada Line, the lot is a four-minute free train ride from the terminal… Read the full press release
New catering partner to help YVR meet record passenger growth Richmond, B.C., 2018-Feb-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Vancouver Airport Authority is pleased to announce that, after a global search and competitive application process, dnata Catering Services Ltd. (dnata) has been awarded a new license to offer in-flight catering services at Vancouver International Airport (YVR)…. Read the full press release
New route between Asia and the Americas further links the two regions Richmond, B.C., 2017-Apr-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is pleased to welcome China Southern Airlines’ new three-times weekly Guangzhou – Vancouver – Mexico City service, which commenced on April 10, 2017. The new service, which uses a Boeing 787… Read the full press release
Vancouver, CANADA, 2016-Aug-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Vancouver International Airport (YVR) today announced that Beijing Capital Airlines (BCA) will begin service between Vancouver and Hangzhou, via Qingdao on December 30, 2016. The new, thrice-weekly service marks the first time Beijing Capital Airlines will fly to any destination in North America. “We are thrilled Beijing Capital… Read the full press release
The new accessibility compliant site is also available in English, French and Chinese Richmond, B.C., 2016-Apr-04 — /Travel PR News/ — We’ve upgraded our terminals, we’ve improved our airfield, we’ve added new airlines, and now it’s time we bring our website into the digital age. Today, Vancouver Airport Authority unveiled the new yvr.ca website for Vancouver… Read the full press release
New ConnectYVR program announced to further grow traffic, create jobs Richmond, B.C., 2016-1-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Vancouver International Airport (YVR) will today serve its 20 millionth annual passenger, a new record for one of Canada’s fastest growing airports and a critical landmark in its trajectory towards 25 million passengers by 2020. “Our goal remains… Read the full press release
SJC Travelers’ 3rd Most Requested Nonstop Destination; Two Daily Flights to Begin May 9, 2016 San José, Calif., 2015-11-24 — /Travel PR News/ — San José Mayor Sam Liccardo today announced new nonstop service on Air Canada between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Mineta San José International Airport (SJC), delivering nonstop service to Canada and… Read the full press release
We Want Your Brightest Ideas to Help Us Build the World’s Best Washroom at YVR Richmond, B.C., 2015-6-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Vancouver International Airport is on the lookout for ideas on how to build the world’s best washroom. Soliciting ideas in the categories of sustainability, innovation and accessibility, YVR is seeking input from the travelling… Read the full press release
Air France brings Parisian Flare and 250+ new jobs to British Columbia Richmond, B.C., 2015-4-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Today, Vancouver International Airport (YVR) welcomed Air France’s inaugural flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). The non-stop flight marks the beginning of a new, direct service between Paris and Vancouver. “Bienvenue Air France! British Columbians… Read the full press release
PARIS, 2015-3-31 — /Travel PR News/ — On Sunday 29 March, Air France inaugurated its non-stop service between Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Vancouver international airport. Five weekly flights are operated by Boeing 777-200 equipped with 309 seats – 35 in Business, 24 in Premium Economy and 250 in Economy. As from 13 July, one of… Read the full press release