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and travel industry executives at YVR on February 28.

“We’re well on our way to securing our aircraft, licenses and staff, and we expect MY Airways to be ready for its first charter flight later this summer,” explained Ho, whose extensive business interests include MCL Motor Cars (Jaguar, Porsche, Bentley and Aston Martin),

University Golf Club, DTKH Robson Developments and South Alder Greenhouses.

“MY Airways gets its name from a combination of initials of my late mother’s and grandfather’s names. But, it also puts the focus SEE MY AIRWAYS, CONTINUED PAGE 2 on our commit-

Daivd Ho, chairman and CEO of MY Airways Inc., holds a model of the B757200 aircraft, which the airline will utilize on its Mexico and Hawaii routes.

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un seekers will have another airline option to Hawaii and Mexico starting this summer, when Vancouver businessman, David Ho, chairman and CEO of David T.K. Ho Enterprises Ltd., launches MY Airways Inc., a new charter carrier based in Vancouver.

Ho detailed his plans for MY Airways at a reception for business

F R E E MARCH 2002 • Your Airport Community Newspaper – Vancouver International Airport

Connecting Coastal Communities

By Phil Melnychuk rom his office in the South Terminal, Spencer Smith has a clear view of the busy main terminal and the big jets landing and taking off at Vancouver International Airport.

But as director of southern operations at Pacific Coastal Airlines, he’s focused on a different world. His concerns are the small villages, the beautiful fishing resorts and the remote logging camps that dot the West Coast.

Together with his dad, company founder and CEO Daryl Smith along with brothers Sheldon and Quentin, the family has been connecting that quiet world with the wider one since 1987 when they bought half of Pacific Coastal from Air B.C. Today, about 180 employees and 300 flights a week on 17 different aircraft make sure workers, tourists, sports fishermen and residents get

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where they want to go.

“We call ourselves the hometown airline,” says Spencer.

With quick check-in and no security delays, the company provides reliable service to those communities.

“The convenience is huge here for travellers,” says Spencer.

The Smiths have seen some changes in the industry since buying Pacific Coastal.

About six years ago, Air B.C. sold its Canadian Airlines half to present co-owner Ian Harris. And in merged with Air Pacific 1997, Pacific Coastal was in partnership Canada. with Canadian Airlines serving Nanaimo. Coastal has since That arrangement ended SEE COASTAL, CONTINUED PAGE 6 in April 2000 when

2002 Cruise Season Begins April 29

The Vancouver Port Authority is completing its $89 million investment to expand cruise ship facilities at both Canada Place and the Ballantyne Pier. The area to the right of Canada Place is the site for the proposed new convention centre currently on hold.

Spencer Smith, Pacific Coastal Airlines director of southern operations, with the Shorts 360 aircraft.

Transportation Study Funded (l to r) Rick Thorpe, B.C. Minister of Competition, Science and Enterprise; Larry Berg, president and CEO, Stephen Owen, Federal Secretary of State.

he Greater Vancouver Gateway Council will receive $350,000 under the federal-provincial Western Economic Partnership Agreement for long-range planning to improve commercial transportation in Greater Vancouver.

Stephen Owen, SEE GATEWAY, CONTINUED PAGE 2 Secretary of State

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he Norwegian Wind will once again be the first cruise ship to visit Alaska in 2002 when she heads north on April 29.

A record 25 ships associated with the North West Cruise Ship Association will sail from Vancouver, Seattle and San Francisco through the Inside Passage and back.

Thirteen of the ships will cross the Gulf of Alaska to dock in Seward, where almost half of all Alaska cruise passengers begin or end their trip.

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The 2002 season brings three new ships and one new cruise line.

At 109,000-tons and 2,600 passengers, the Star Princess is the largest cruise ship to ever visit Alaska.

Holland America introduces its new Amsterdam, a 780-foot, 61,000-ton ship that carries 1,380 passengers.

Also new this season is Celebrity’s Summit, which along with its sister ship Infinity, is the longest ship in

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Rick Thorpe, B.C. Minister of Competition, Science and Enterprise

Stephen Owen, Secretary of State (Western Economic Diversification, Indian Affairs & Northern Development) Federal.

(Western Economic Diversification) (Indian Affairs and Northern Development), and Rick Thorpe, Minister of Competition, Science and Enterprise, announced the funding for a project that will examine commercial cargo and passenger transportation throughout the region.

“Commercial transportation is critical to our prosperity as a port and Canada’s economic gateway to the Pacific Rim,” said the Secretary of State. “This money will assist with long-range planning that will allow us to get the most from our transportation networks. The objective is to move goods and people into, around and out of Vancouver cheaper, faster and better than we are doing now.”

The study will include economic research and financial analysis of a major commercial transportation system and the development of a framework for public and private investment. It will also focus on the movement of rail and marine cargo.

“The Greater Vancouver Gateway is one of the largest transportation complexes on North America’s West Coast for domestic and international cargo and passengers,” said Thorpe.

“It moves 100 million tonnes of cargo, 15 million air passengers and one million cruise ship passengers through the region every year.

“This study will assess an efficient, environmentally sustainable system of road, rail and waterborne routes essential for the region’s trade to be globally competitive,” Thorpe added.

Other participants in the project include the Vancouver International Airport Authority, Vancouver Port Authority, BC Ferries, Canadian Pacific Railway and Canadian National Railway.

The Canada/British Columbia Western Economic Partnership Agreement is a joint, multi-milliondollar agreement to encourage economic development and job creation in British Columbia. The federal department of Western Economic Diversification Canada and the provincial Ministry of Competition, Science and Enterprise are the lead agencies for the partnership agreement.

Federal funding for this project was provided for in the December 2001 budget and is therefore built into the existing fiscal framework.

MY AIRWAYS,

Management team – David T.K. Ho, chairman and CEO (at podium) MY Airways Inc. introduces his team of experienced airline executives. (l to r) James Westmacott, vice president airport operations, Brent Statton, general manager, Captain John Sinclair, vice president, flight operations, Captain Harold Knop, chief pilot, Mike Tomko, vice president, engineering and maintenance, Michelle Yueh manager, marketing and sales, Joanna Yoe, manager, corporate affairs.

MY Airways board of directors – (l to r) Anthony Von Mandl, chairman and CEO, Mark Anthony Group, Greg McDougall, president of Harbour Air, Lyall Knott, senior partner Clark Wilson, David Chu, vice chair of MY Airways Inc., Bob Wiens, businessman. Not present was Steve Bellringer, chairman of Anthem Properties. ment to customer service because we want MY Airways to become ‘your’ airways.

“The new airline proposes to start up with two Boeing 757s, and a staff of

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150 people based in Vancouver, with the focus on serving vacation travellers from throughout British Columbia and western Canada,” said Ho. “Our first flights will be to such popular sun spots as Hawaii and Mexico. While our long-term vision extends to scheduled services, we want to grow our business in a very measured way, starting with our charter flights. Clearly, one look at the airline business and it’s easy to see that sustainable growth is key.

“Too many start-up airlines take instant aim at the bigger carriers, with predictable results. At MY Airways, we’ll stick to our core business, namely vacation charters, before we start thinking about expansion to scheduled service over the next five years.”

Ho will act as chairman and CEO of the privately owned airline. Other members of the executive team include veteran airline executives, Brent Statton, general manager, Jim Westmacott, vice president, airport

operations, Captain John Sinclair, vice president, flight operations, Captain Harold Knop, chief pilot, Mike Tomko, vice president, engineering and maintenance, Michelle Yueh, manager, marketing and sales, Joanna Yoe, manager, corporate affairs.

“Our focus will be on growing our business through competitive pricing, terrific customer service, and a choice of destinations that are already popular with Canadians,” said Ho. “As someone who travels more than 280,000 kms per year, I know the importance of being focused on customers. I know also, how frustrating it is to be at the mercy of an airline.” He recalled an 18-hour delay while vacationing in Hawaii, an experience that gave him the idea to start his own airline. “As a result, there’s a growing demand from passengers for more choice, better service and competitive fares. MY Airways will work hard to help fill that gap.”

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Rapid Transit Link Gets Recommendation rapid transit line linking Richmond, Vancouver International Airport and downtown Vancouver should be one of Vancouver’s transportation priorities, according to recommendations made to city council earlier this month.

In a policy report on transportation and urban structure, officials from Vancouver’s engineering and city plans departments are recommending that a combination subway/street level or above ground line be built generally along the Cambie Street corridor to Richmond, with a spur line connecting to the airport.

The line would be underground between downtown and 37th Avenue (or possibly all the way to Marine

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Drive), and at or above ground for the rest of the route, including the airport spur line.

The Cambie corridor is being recommended because it has the population and employment centres and key transit destinations. For example, more than 10,000 people work at hospitals along the corridor, about 8,000 students and staff are at Langara College, and some 26,000 people work at the airport.

Currently, about one million trips are taken daily between Vancouver and Richmond. The report to city council cites a recent TransLink study that noted a 34-kilometre line could include up to 17 stations, and that daily ridership by 2010 could reach in

excess of 107,000 people, with 75,000 being new transit riders.

The report to city council also identifies a number of other transportation initiatives, including a streetcar line that would run along the Arbutus corridor, around False Creek to Chinatown and downtown; expanded bus service; and a continuation of SkyTrain under Broadway from Vancouver Community College at Clark Drive to Granville Street.

City council will now seek public comment on the report before voting on the next step, which would be to secure community support, develop a detailed business plan and obtain a TransLink approved funding arrangement for the project.

Year-End Passenger and Cargo Statistics Year-end numbers show that YVR served 15.5-million passengers in 2001, down 3.5 per cent from 2000.

The final passenger numbers were in line with revised forecasts made after September 11.

Asia-Pacific and Mexico markets reported annual growth of 0.3 per cent and 3.4 per cent, respectively. U.S. traffic held up well, due to impressive

growth earlier in the year, and was only down by 1.8 per cent over the year. Domestic traffic was off by 5.3 per cent, and Europe, largely reflecting the foot-and-mouth epidemic in the U.K., was down 5.5 per cent.

YVR outperformed other West Coast airports in 2001 and once again regained its status as the number 2 international gateway on the West

Coast after Los Angeles.

Cargo Results YVR processed 229,000 tonnes of cargo in 2001, down 9.2 per cent over 2000. Earlier in the year the weak economy depressed cargo volumes, but since September, traffic has shown an encouraging recovery.

The integrators had a good year, reporting growth of 0.1 per cent.

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the Alaska trade at 965 feet.

One new cruise line joins the Alaska market this season, Seabourn Cruise Line is an ultra-luxury line that operates three smaller ships that carry 208 guests and a crew of 150. The Spirit offers 10day Alaska cruises between Vancouver and Seward.

Despite cancelled ship sailings following September 11, as well as two cancellations due to ship engine problems, Vancouver cruise passenger volumes in 2001 posted gains with 1,060,383 revenue passengers, representing a one per cent increase over the 2000 season, a significant percentage of those passengers passed through YVR. “The cruise industry today represents a vital component of the economy of the Lower Mainland with economic benefits for communities that border the

port and beyond,” said David Stowe, chairman, Vancouver Port Authority.

“Each cruise ship that passes through our port represents $1.5 million in economic benefits. In total, the cruise sector is responsible for 4,500 direct jobs.”

Port Vancouver is homeport to the Vancouver-Alaska cruise with two modern cruise ship terminals: Canada Place, currently with two berths, and Ballantyne Pier, with two berths.

The Vancouver Port Authority is investing $89 million in Canada Place to renovate and expand the cruise passenger terminal and to build a new third cruise berth.

Vancouver’s cruise business directly generates $177 million in wages, $228 million in GDP and a $508 million in economic output.

Iris Scan Confirms Traveller’s Identity

By Phil Melnychuk he latest in biometrics will soon give frequent international travellers a speedier, more convenient way of clearing Customs at Canada’s airports.

Specifics haven’t been released but it’s expected that Eleanor Kaplan, minister responsible for Canada Customs and Revenue Agency, is about to announce full details of the program, which will use iris-scanning technology, considered the most reliable of all biometric technologies and preferred by the influential International Air Transport Association (IATA).

The plan would allow frequent travellers to apply to enroll in the program and undergo a comprehensive screening. Biometrics would be the means by which Canada Customs identifies those who’ve been admitted to the program as they enter the country.

The technology, which is currently being put to bid, would allow passengers to go through a more automated Customs process, which should mean fewer delays upon arriving in Canada.

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allowing passengers to pass through Customs’checkpoints in 30 seconds or less and have their identities confirmed by quick scans of their irises.

The iris is the eye’s coloured portion, which surrounds the pupil. An iris scanner takes a highly detailed picture of the iris, which is analyzed by a computer. The computer notes the iris’s pattern, lines, striations, pits and freckles. Like other anatomical identifiers, such as fingerprints, scientists believe no two individuals have the same iris pattern.

After a traveller’s identity is verified with the iris scan, the kiosk would prompt the person to declare any goods brought into the country and pay any applicable duties. Users of the service would still be subject to random inspections.

“We want to facilitate low-risk travellers and concentrate on highrisk travellers,” explained Marilyn Murray, acting chief of cargo operations at Vancouver International Airport (YVR).

It doesn’t mean passengers would fly through Customs entirely unchecked but rather, “they would go

through a more-facilitated, automated Customs clearance procedure.”

Customs officers have the ability to look at anyone crossing, regardless of the program they’re in, she added.

“It’s just a different process because it’s quicker, as the passengers are pre-screened.”

How much it will cost to join the program has yet to be determined because several ministries are working out the details. However, estimates are in the $50 to $100 annual fee range.

“But it will be rolling out in the very near future,” said Murray.

The plan will replace the CANPASS card program, which was cancelled after September 11.

Both Toronto’s Pearson International Airport and YVR will be the first Canadian airports to install kiosks, likely in the late fall of this year. Both Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam and Heathrow Airport in London, launched pilot projects using iris-scanning earlier this year.

Industry sources say the cost of the program is less than $10 million for eight Canadian airports.

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Open House Draws Public Input on Northlands Development bout 40 people attended a recent Airport Authority open house seeking public input on design guidelines for future development of the airport’s northlands.

The area—the stretch of land between the north runway and the Sea Island Conservation Area—has been zoned for airside commercial development for a number of years. Most of the future business located in the northlands would be cargo-related,

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with ready access to the north runway.

“We have had some strong interest from a number of companies, including a major courier company that would like to begin development in the coming months,” said Anne Murray, vice president, community and environmental affairs. “We thought it was a prudent time to get some feedback from our neighbours on the kinds of design elements they would like to see.”

Aerial photo shows the general outline of Vancouver airport’s northlands.

Design elements include considerations such as landscaping requirements, external finishes, setbacks, signage and lighting. The open house included aerial photos with an outline showing the northlands, a number of drawings depicting possible building heights, parking lot layouts and a cross-section of a four-lane Ferguson Road (which could eventually be required to accommodate future traffic).

A number of comments sought assurances that the conservation area

will not be affected by the development, and that any widening of Ferguson Road will not hinder access for cyclists and other recreational enthusiasts.

“The Sea Island Conservation Area has been set aside in perpetuity, as compensation for land lost as a result of building the north runway in the mid-1990s,” Murray said. “It is managed by Environment Canada and northlands development will not affect the conservation area or access.

“The development also won’t change the north runway’s operating conditions. As directed by the Minister of Transport, it is not used between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m., unless there is an emergency or the south runway is closed for some reason, such as routine maintenance.

However, as traffic continues to build at YVR, using the north runway for daytime departures will be phased in.

For example, last summer it was used for both departures and arrivals during peak operating hours.”

GECAS And Cascade Aerospace Sign Agreement E Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) and Cascade Aerospace Inc. have signed an agreement in which Cascade will provide maintenance and modification services to GECAS during the next two years. GECAS is the world’s premier aviation solutions provider with a portfolio of approximately 1,000 owned and 300 managed aircraft and 200 customers in 60 countries.

“We chose Cascade Aerospace because we appreciate their hightech capability, their state-of-theart facility and their Boeing 737 experience. We really like the idea of being able to review the status of our aircraft remotely via the Internet, whenever we want, no matter what location or time zone

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we may find ourselves,” said Kevin Foltz, vice president, technical for GECAS. The first two GECAS aircraft to go to Cascade’s new maintenance, repair and overhaul facility were Next Generation Boeing 737-700 aircraft, which underwent postBoeing-delivery modifications and reconfiguration for Aloha Airlines of Honolulu, Hawaii.

“We are thrilled to have GECAS as a customer and look forward to a long-standing and active relationship,” said Cascade president David Schellenberg.

GECAS is a global aviation solutions provider offering financing for short-term and long-term equipment needs, acquisition financing, aircraft remarketing,

and sale/lease back arrangements.

GECAS is headquartered in Stamford, CT, and has regional offices in New York, Chicago, Miami, Hong Kong, Singapore, Beijing, Tokyo, Vienna, Luxembourg and Shannon, Ireland.

Cascade Aerospace Inc. is a privately owned Canadian company providing heavy maintenance, repair and overhaul services, currently specializing in Boeing 737 aircraft. Based in Abbotsford, B.C., it is an affiliate of Conair Group Inc., which was founded in 1969.

Cascade currently employs over 400 people at its 250,000square-foot purpose-built maintenance facility.

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By LARRY BERG, President and Chief Executive Officer

A Vision of YVR in 2010

Look at that, must be another new Olympic event...

“The Connecting Flight Sprint.”

In-Transit Pre-Clearance Facility Re-opens

Craig Richmond, vice president, airport operations (centre) and Dave Nowzek, regional director, civil aviation transport Canada (right) show their spirit of cooperation with the U.S. Consul General Hugo Llorens at last month’s reopening ceremony. he In-Transit Pre-Clearance Facility (ITPCF) at YVR has reopened, after being closed since the September 11 terrorist attacks.

“This is a major win for us,” said Craig Richmond, vice president, Airport Operations, at a re-opening ceremony on February 14. “The ITPCF program is an integral component of our Gateway strategy and an important service of our customers and airline partners.”

For customers connecting to the U.S. through YVR, this program allows them to bypass Canada Customs and Immigration—cutting a step that can mean the difference between catching a flight and missing a connection.

Connecting traffic from Asia to the United States has real economic benefits for the airport, as well as the province, Canada and the United States. It will become increasingly important in years to come. For example, China’s air traffic growth is expected to average 9.3 per cent annually over the next 20 years. YVR is ideally positioned to be the Gateway airport of choice for China and other Asian

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countries with passengers flying to North America.

“The re-opening is the culmination of a lot of hard work and dedication from folks on both sides of the border,” Richmond added. “It is also a demonstration of cross-border cooperation between friends and neighbour, as well as a demonstration of how increased security and efficient processes are not mutually exclusive.

A sincere thank-you goes out to all the Airport Authority people who worked diligently to get the ITPCF program up and running again.”

The re-opening ceremony was attended by a number of special guests, including the U.S. Consul General and representatives from Transport Canada, Canada Customs and Revenue, U.S. Customs, Air Canada, Cathay Pacific, China Air and Japan Airlines.

During the ceremony, Canada Customs and Immigration also presented the Airport Authority with a book commemorating the events of September 11. The book is now in the display case in the Link connecting the domestic and international terminals, where everyone can view it.

As a community-based organization, members of the Airport Authority’s management team frequently make presentations to community and business groups across the Lower Mainland. Last month, I had the honour of addressing the Vancouver Board of Trade, and used the opportunity to take out the proverbial crystal ball for a vision of the future, which I would like to share with you.

It’s February 2010, and airport staff are preparing to handle the Olympic athletes, spectators and world media now departing Vancouver at the conclusion of a successful Winter Games. As predicted, Canada has won a record number of medals, including gold by our men and women…again.

Our travellers check-in downtown and hop aboard the rapid transit rail link to the airport, arriving just 22 minutes later. Canadian travellers enter the Domestic Terminal, which has seen major renovations since 2002, including the addition of five new gates. U.S.bound and international travellers head for the International Terminal, which has been expanded by nine gates. The terminal additions were necessary to accommodate the 21 million passengers that now use YVR, not including the hundreds of thousands who came to Vancouver for the Winter Games.

The airport in 2010 is handling some 415,000 takeoffs and landings a year, and both the north and south runways are used equally for departures and arrivals, though the north runway remains closed at night.

With stringent Chapter 4 standards in place, the planes are noticeably quieter – 10 decibels quieter than current Chapter 3 engines.

In the terminals, U.S. passengers no longer face lengthy waits at pre-clearance. Integrated information systems and devised common processes between Canada and the U.S. mean people move quickly through the inspection process, with most using a biometric travel card.

On the international side, Open Skies agreements with a number of countries mean more service to more cities around the world. Visitors from Australia

and Asia take advantage of non-stop flights aboard new extended range aircraft to Sydney and Singapore, as well as Shanghai, Guangzhou, Bangkok, Delhi and Ho Chi Minh City. European travellers are now flying directly to Paris and Munich, and South Americans to Santiago and Sao Paulo. Americans are heading home to Philadelphia, Atlanta, San Diego and Sacramento.

Behind the scenes, all checked baggage is swiftly and thoroughly inspected by state-of-the-art scanning equipment, including X-ray and gamma ray detectors, and infrared sensors.

With improvements to our road system in the Lower Mainland, and enhanced facilities at the airport, YVR is also now a major gateway for cargo.

In 2010, YVR has taken full advantage of its geography – it’s closer to London or Taipei than Los Angeles or San Francisco – and succeeded in becoming a premier gateway to North America. Its 25 intercontinental destinations and 60 continental destinations place it second only to Los Angeles as a West Coast gateway.

Nearly 31,000 people are working at the airport, a 20 per cent increase from 2002. Total employment generated by the airport is approaching 70,000. The direct contribution to the provincial gross domestic product (GDP) is more than $2 billion, and the total impact on the GDP is close to $3.5 billion.

Is this vision of 2010 achievable? Absolutely.

It will take a number of commitments, such as liberalizing Canada’s international and domestic air policies, improving the transportation infrastructure in the Lower Mainland, and working with the United States to streamline the movement of passengers and cargo.

But, with all stakeholders working together – Airport Authority, communities, government, airlines – we can accomplish this and much more.

Here at YVR, we’re working to ensure this airport remains a world-class facility, and continues to be a source of pride and economic strength for Vancouver and the Province of British Columbia.

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pulled out of Nanaimo but continues to serve Campbell River, Comox and Victoria.

In the provincial capital, they’re up against Harbour Air. Helijet and West Coast Air. In Campbell River and Comox they’re competing with Air Canada Regional and to some extent WestJet, which last spring decided people in Comox would like to get to Calgary without stopping in Vancouver.

Backbone is logging But it’s the up-country routes that define the company. The airline provides air service from Port Hardy, Powell River, Rivers Inlet, Hakai Pass, Bella Bella, Klemtu, Bella Coola, Anahim Lake, and Ocean Falls.

It has a base of operations in Port

Hardy where the company operates six planes, four Grumman Gooses and two Beavers. Those planes do the yeoman’s work of ferrying cargo and crew to and from approximately 30 logging camps.

“Logging is the backbone of our business. That’s where we come from. That’s the roots of our business,” says Spencer.

Summer is when things really start hopping for Pacific Coastal. Tourists from the U.S. and Europe fly in to the rustic resorts that dot the coast and to catch their prize salmon. They rely on Pacific Coastal to get them there.

“It’s a huge chunk of our business.

It’s a substantial number of people,” Spencer says adding that 75 per cent of their flying in the summer is related to servicing approximately 50 resorts.

And it shows no signs of stopping.

“Last year was our biggest year ever

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in sports fishing I guess.”

To city folk not used to smaller planes, the collection of aircraft rings unfamiliar. There is the 33-passenger Shorts 360 used on the VancouverVictoria run. And the nine-passenger Grumman, or the Brazilian-made Embraer EMB-110 Bandeirante used for “short-haul” commuter markets, or the legendary DeHavilland Beaver, of which only 1,657 were made.

The tail fin of each aircraft sports a

scene from B.C. to emphasize the local origins of the company.

Security fee looms As for what’s on the horizon, Pacific Coastal would like to add another plane to the Victoria route.

But what really has their attention is the airport security fee. That threatens to add $12 on to every one-way ticket, or $24 on to every return ticket. On a fare for Bombay or Beijing, that’s not a big part. But to add $24 on to a fare of $200 or $300 it has a huge impact.

“It’s a significant part of our fare,”

says Smith.

Plus it gets worse. If a passenger is flying Pacific Coastal from Bella Coola to Vancouver then has to get a connecting flight elsewhere, the passenger will have to pay twice.

There has been talk about changing the fee so it doesn’t apply to small carriers but the Smiths are skeptical.

As an example, they point out the same fee in the U.S. is only $2.50 per ticket and furthermore, only applies to large-capacity flights, those carrying more than 60 people.

Guide For Carry-On Baggage “I can’t get a good night’s sleep.

Is it harmful to my health?”

You may have insomnia, which is defined as “not getting enough restful sleep”. This can result from poor sleep patterns or sleep quality, lack of sleep or a combination. About one in three adults have significant insomnia at some time during their life. To some, it’s only a minor annoyance. To others, it can be a disability, leading to problems at work and at home. It can be dangerous too. Persons with insomnia are 2-5 times more likely to report motor vehicle accidents

caused by fatigue.

If you have difficulty sleeping, you may also be depressed or anxious. Research shows that shift workers are more likely to have stomach and digestion symptoms, and more industrial accidents when they are short of sleep. Your insomnia may be a side effect of the medication you’re taking.

Discuss this possibility with your doctor or pharmacist.

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Items permitted in carry-on baggage include: • Electronic equipment such as cell phones, portable music players, laptops • Nail clippers, non-metallic nail files • Disposable razors, razor blade cartridges • Syringes or needles for personal medical use with needle guard in place, when accompanied by the medication in its original labelled container • Walking canes • Umbrellas.

Items you cannot have in your carry-on baggage include: • All knives • Any sharp and/or pointed objects • Replica or toy weapons • Corkscrews • Fireworks • Sporting equipment such as: golf clubs, hockey sticks, ski poles, squash/tennis racquets, ice skates, baseball bats, pool cues.

Air carriers reserve the right to prohibit any item that they consider to be a security risk. Contact the airline for more information.

Reminders: If you do not need an item during your flight, pack it in your checked baggage.

Before departing for the airport, check with the airline to determine when to arrive for your flight and for possible changes to the flight schedule.

Keep an eye on your bags and personal items at all times.

Do not carry items on board for anyone you do not know.

Report any suspicious-looking packages or unattended items to airport personnel.

Be aware that all carry-on items are subject to screening. Ensure that electronic devices are operational. For security reasons, you may be required to turn on these devices.

Leave gifts unwrapped until you arrive at your intended destination.

They may be opened for inspection by security staff.

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B.C. Sport Fishing Best in the World Over the years, the recognition of the importance of recreational fishing as part of B.C.’s way of life has steadily grown, and anglers, residents and sailors alike are committed to ensuring the fishing resources are protected.

That’s what the Sport Fishing Institute (SFI) of B.C. is all about—the sustainability and protection of fish stocks and the continued growth of anglers’ expectations and opportunities to enjoy the resource. SFI is a non-profit society, governed by an elected board of directors. The SFI depends solely on membership fees and contributions from anglers and the many businesses that serve them.

Membership of the SFI includes lodges/resorts, charter operators, guides, tackle

manufacturers, distributors, tackle shops, boat manufacturers, regional airline companies and everyday anglers.

Many members spend hundreds of thousands of hours and tens of thousands of dollars in enhancement and restoration of stocks through in-stream restoration, minihatcheries, and incubation facilities.

To become a member, drop the SFI a line at: Sport Fishing Institute of British Columbia, 200-1676 Duranleau Street, Granville Island, Vancouver, B.C. V6H 3S4 Canada. Email: sfiofbc@intergate.bc.ca.

As a result of conservation measures, dramatic commercial fleet reduction and new approaches to management, many problem stocks are now showing remarkable recovery.

Examples include the largest return of Chinook salmon (king, blackmouth) to the Skeena River in northern B.C. in the last 50 years, and an equally impressive return of Coho salmon to the Port Alberni area on the West Coast of Vancouver Island.

B.C.’s summer of 2001 offered the kind of encounters like the stuff dreams are made of. So, whether it’s an 80pound Chinook, or a 200pound halibut, the pulse does quicken. All of these potential experiences are available to the sportsman visiting B.C. Because of the noted conservation measures, enlightened management changes, reduced commercial fleet and the new ‘ethic’ being followed by anglers, British Columbia is well positioned to provide anglers

Stars of the popular B.C. fishing T.V. program “Fishing with Courtney and Shelley.” with experiences that will fill the memories of a lifetime.

Among the best Sport fishing was a part of British Columbia’s heritage prior to Confederation with Canada in 1871, and one thing that hasn’t changed is the opportunity for exciting, memorable fishing vacations.

The B.C. coastline is one of the greatest saltwater-fishing destinations in the world, and many species of saltwater game fish await the visitor.

These include different species of our famed Pacific salmon, giant halibut, bottomfish, along with a terrific array of shellfish. The excitement of

hooking and landing these fish brings anglers back to B.C. year after year.

For information on sport fishing in B.C., visit www.sportfishing.bc.ca or call (604) 666-0384 to order your free copy of B.C. Tidal Waters Fishing Guide.

Get the most up-to-date sport fishing information available. @ www.sportfishing.bc.ca With very little exaggeration.

you’ll find all the latest news on sport fishing in British Columbia. This site is full of tips, tricks and up-to-date information.

It also links to www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca where you’ll find all the latest news on sport fishing regulations in BC.

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Domestic Airlines that Service Fishing Resorts from Airport South

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In addition, world-class hiking and guided kayak adventures, led by staff guides, are available.

Resort personnel boast 25 years of professional fishing charter experience.

The resort’s full service, allcedar main lodge can sleep 16 people, with each bedroom possessing an ensuite bathroom and ocean view. The lodge features a dining room with fine seafood dining, living room, bar, view decks and sea-bluff hot tub.

In addition, private, waterfront house and cottage rentals—beautifully appointed with self-con-

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In addition to the fabulous ocean views, the property boasts English gardens and its own “Aquilar Point” nine-hole golf course in a wilderness setting.

Tyee is located just minutes from the village of Bamfield,

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Holland’Thes largest ‘Keukenhof’ Gardens bulb gardens in the world h e Keukenhof Gardens in Lisse, the 80acre park located one hour from A m s t e r d a m by Stephan Wong and renowned for the millions of tulips, narcissi, hyacinths and trail, a petting zoo and a 700-tree other bulb flowers, will be open from labyrinth entertain children.

March 21 through May 20. New in 2002 will be the Royal garden with classic and modern bulbs, celebrating the royal wedding last month of Crown Prince Willem Alexander to Maxima Zorreguieta and other royal events and celebrities.

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The Keukenhof Gardens are open from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Entrance fee is 11 Euro for adults and 5.50 Euro for children. Keukenhof can be reached by train, bus or car.

Olympics of horticulture This year, the Keukenhof Gardens can be combined with a visit to the

Keukenhof was originally the herb garden (“keuken” means kitchen in Dutch) of the countess of Holland, Jacoba van Beyeren (1401-1436). In 1840, the horticultural architects Zocher, a father and son, designed the

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Yvr shops hung traditional lettuce and red envelopes in their storefronts as part of welcoming the Lion Dance performance in celebration of the Year of The Horse.

The Canadian Aviation Artists Association will receive the Belt of Orion Award for Excellence.

Tickets for this fundraising dinner are available from BCAC. Tel: 604 278-9355 for information.

Canada’s Aviation Hall of Fame will hold its 29th annual induction dinner at YVR on Saturday, May 25, 2002, in the ITB east Alaska Airlines A FAMILIAR FACE concourse. opened its new businessDan Northam joined Two of the three inductees class lounge, the Board ICE Currency Services last are from B.C. Air Marshal Room in the post-security November as vice-presiClarence R. Dunlap of Victoria, USPC holdroom on dent, North America. He the last living RCAF Air Wednesday, Feb. 13, was previously with the Marshal, had an outstanding 2002. It’s the first Royal Bank for 30 years, career in war and peacetime.

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By Ted Laturnus f all the carmakers out there, one of my favourites to watch these days is Hyundai. Not so long ago, it seemed like the writing was on the wall for this Korean company. Quality and sales were down, and buyers were, as they say, staying away in droves. The problem, in a nutshell, was that—rightly or wrongly— Hyundai was saddled with an image/quality problem after the semi-disastrous Stellar and Excel models.

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Assembly quality improved dramatically, and they introduced a slew of new products, including a restyled Elantra, Santa Fe SUV, XG300 luxury sedan, and an overhauled Sonata.

Not content with that, they also assimilated domestic rival Kia, in 1999.

Hyundai is definitely on a roll these days, and last year, posted the highest increase in sales volume in the country, well over 50 per cent. In terms of number of vehicles sold in Canada, Hyundai is now ahead of manufacturers such as Nissan, Mazda, and Volkswagen.

The latest model to roll out of ‘The Land Of The Morning Calm’ is the reengineered Tiburon sports coupe.

Hyundai has enjoyed tremendous success with the first generation Tiburon, both in rally-sport and road-racing competition, and have taken things one step further with its latest version.

Along with most of Canada’s motoring press, I recently drove the new 2003 Tiburon in and around Las Vegas.

Outstanding Styling The first thing that strikes you about this car is its styling. Hyundai designers have done an outstanding job here, managing to convey a sense of speed and athleticism without being derivative or superficial.

Tiburon’s direct competitor — the Toyota Celica — looks downright clunky in comparison. To quote Hyundai directly, the new Tiburon imparts a “a reliable and intelligent feeling” to the driver, as well as appearing “more dynamic and confident.” The short version: the Tiburon

is now arguably the best-looking model in this market segment with an air of elegance it lacked before.

Elevated Performance Big changes have occurred in the drivetrain as well. Standard issue is a 2.0-litre four cylinder that develops 140 horsepower at 6,000 rpm. This is Hyundai’s own “Beta” engine and is essentially carried over from last year’s model. It can be mated to either a five-speed manual or optional fourspeed Shiftronic semi-automatic.

Move up to the GT and GS-R models, however, and you get a 2.7litre, 181 horsepower V6. It’s available with the five-speed/four-speed Shiftronic gearbox or, with the top-ofthe-line GS-R, a six-speed manual.

This latter combination really elevates the Tiburon’s performance.

One nice surprise: Hyundai has obviously spent a lot of time on the manual shift linkage, and it’s just about as smooth as you can get in this market — something you couldn’t say about its predecessor.

The new Tiburon also is longer and wider than before, and NVH (Noise, Vibration, Harshness) is much improved.

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Tighter Feel During our time with the car, we had the chance to run it fairly hard over some of those wonderful long straightaways and long sweepers you can find in the desert just outside of Vegas, and its lack of wind noise and stability at speed was impressive.

It has a much tighter feel to it than the last version; thanks in part to a

SPECIFICATIONS 2003 HYUNDAI TIBURON Type: Two-door compact sports coupe Engines: 2.0 litre four cylinder & 2.7 litre V6 Transmissions: Five-speed manual, four-speed semi-automatic, sixspeed manual Fuel consumption: 8.8 L/100 km (32 mpg) combined rating Wheelbase: 2530 mm Price range: $19,995 - $28,995

new sub-frame and upgraded weather-stripping and soundproofing.

Again, assembly quality is 100 per cent better than it used to be.

That also applies to the interior of the car. No sloppy joints, loose controls or off-the-wall ergonomics. I’m also happy to see that Hyundai has given the Tiburon a new stereo system — the old one was awful, with the worst control knobs and ergonomics in the industry.

One small point: a couple of ceiling-mounted grip handles would have been nice, given the car’s tossability, but I guess we’ll have to wait for those.

Overall, I found the interior of the second-generation Tiburon to be much more airy and less confining than it used to be and comfy over the long haul.

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Options include ABS, leather interior, a traction control system on the GS-R, and dealer-installed air conditioning.

Not too long ago, it used to be that Hyundai products were kind of like the fat kid on the baseball team—the last to be chosen and doomed to spend time on the sidelines, watching the real players. Those days are gone, and their current line-up is as strong as anything else on the market. The 2003 Tiburon can easily hold its own against anything from Toyota, Honda or anyone else.

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“Legally, Air Canada has the right to the discount carrier, but we do not believe that this is in the best interest of transportation policy,” Collenette said.

Air Canada spokeswoman Renee Smith-Valade confirmed that AC does not want to back down, despite the government’s misgivings. “We still very much want to initiate a lowcost, low-fare airline and participate in this rapidly growing sector of the airline market, “ she said.

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WestJet Airlines says it plans to raise up to $82.5 million by selling shares to pay for the acquisition of additional aircraft, spare parts, flight simulators and other infrastructures needed for its expansion. A syndicate of underwriters will buy at least 2.5 million of WestJet’s shares for resale by way of a public offering. The syndicate will be led by CIBC World Markets Inc. and HSBC Securities (Canada) Inc. It is estimated the purchase price of $27.50 per share will result in gross proceeds of at least $68.75 million.

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Attempts to revive Canada 3000 have been shelved, as investors are worried about the rapid expansion of Air Canada’s discount brand Tango.

Investors had been willing to supply the $75 million in startup capital to get the new airline off the ground until Air Canada said it wanted to become more like a discount airline.

The investors were very concerned about the effects that Tango capacity would have on the overall marketplace, and with no policy guidelines from the government in place as yet, there is a lack of certainty of what the rules will be.

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Cargojet Canada was officially launched on February 22 as the new name of the former Canada 3000 Cargo. Ajay Virmani controls the new company with headquarters in

Mississauga, Ontario, near Pearson International Airport, and offices located on Sea Island at Vancouver International Airport. Cargojet’s capacity is approximately 20 per cent of the domestic overnight air cargo market, offering in excess of 300,000 pounds of capacity each business day, to freight forwarders, couriers, manufacturers and international airlines.

Annual revenues are forecast at CAD$65-70 million.

The new cargo carrier will operate a fleet of eight aircraft including four Boeing 727-200s, one 737-200, two Beech 99s and a Metro II. The 727s are operated on a wet-lease arrangement with All Canada Express.

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Conquest Vacations and Skyservice Airlines are beefing up the number of domestic flights they operate during the summer holiday season at prices that will be competitive with Tango, Air Canada’s nofrills carrier.

Conquest was Canada 3000’s largest customer before the airline shut down on November 11. The expanded service commencing March 24 — a month earlier than originally planned due to high demand — will operate between 10 cities: Vancouver, Victoria, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Toronto, Halifax, Moncton, St. John’s and Gander.

A new detailed schedule has been unveiled and travellers can buy tickets for new services from travel agents only.

Skyservice will provide five planes for Conquest including four 180-seat A320s and one new 144-seat A319. A new Airbus 320 will replace one of the existing 320s this month.

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By summer 2002, the Tango fleet will include eight Airbus 320 aircraft in a 159-seat configuration and 13 Boeing 737-200 aircraft in a 120-seat all-economy configuration for a total of 21 aircraft.

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April 8th-9th Airports Workshop Delta Vancouver Airport Hotel April 9th BCAC Luncheon Delta Vancouver Airport Hotel, 11:45 a.m.

Guest Speaker: Dave Menzies, Hawkair April 9th BCAC Dinner Delta Vancouver Airport Hotel, 5:30 p.m.

Guest Speaker: Jack Poole, Whistler Bid Corporation April 26th BCAC Luncheon Best Western Richmond Inn Guest Speaker: Bill Ayer, Alaska Airlines May 25th 29th Annual Canada’s Aviation Hall of Fame Induction Dinner Vancouver International Airport, East Concourse Contact BCAC (604) 278-9330 or Canada’s Aviation Hall of Fame (780) 361-1351

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June 11th BCAC Dinner Delta Vancouver Airport Hotel, 5:30 p.m.

Guest Speaker: Larry Berg, Vancouver International Airport Authority Aerospace Industry Association of B.C. Events March 14 AIABC’s 2nd Annual Leading Edge Aerospace Awards Sponsored by Western Economic Diversification BCIT Sea Island Campus, 6 p.m.

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facility in 2001 compared to 22,561 in 2000. Current projections for this year are approximately one million expected.

A four-phase $200 million expansion is expected to be announced for the airport on March 26. The expanded terminal will be able to handle 15 aircraft simultaneously compared to three at present. A third baggage carousel and more parking will be added.

Eventually passenger bridges will be built so travellers no longer will have to walk across the tarmac in inclement weather. New extensions will be added and parts of the existing terminal demolished along the way.

Hamilton airport is unrestricted, with 24-hour operation, unlike Toronto’s Pearson, which has a night curfew.

An extension of Highway 6 is already underway, replacing the rural road that now carries passengers and freight to the Hamilton airport.

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Believe it or not, 8.02 p.m. on Feb. 20, 2002 marked an historic moment in time.

There were no chiming of clocks or ringing of bells, but last month at a precise time an event took place that hadn’t occurred for 1,001 years and will never happen again.

For 60 seconds only, as clocks ticked over from 8.01 p.m. on Wednesday, February 20, date and time was registered in perfect symmetry—2002, 2002, 2002—or, to be more precise, 20:02, 20/02, 2002.

The last occasion time read in such a symmetrical pattern was long before the days of the digital watch and the 24-hour clock—10.01 a.m. on Jan. 10, 1001.

Because the clock only goes to 23.59, it is something which will never happen again.

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Comfortable accommodation, with special discounts for airline personnel. Five minutes from airport, in Richmond. Free Pickup to and from airport. Phone Penny or Ross @

(604) 273-1198

E-mail: pshaff@intergate.bc.ca Website www.bbcanada.com/2011.html

AVIATOR’S BED & BREAKFAST Closest B&B to Vancouver Airport. Free pick-up arranged. Rates: Single, $55.

Tel: (604) 273-0646, Toll Free: 1-888-537-9233, Fax: (604) 278-2156 www.bbcanada.com/2483.html

CASA MIA Comfy & clean B&B in Ladner, 20 mins. to airport/U.S.A/Vancouver/ferries, airline disc., free airport/ferry transfer.

Carmen (604) 940-6365 casa_arnaldi@canada.com

RECREATION PROPERTIES BRITISH COLUMBIA (PINANTAN LK) LAKEFRONT HOUSE-PRIVATE RURAL SETTING 39 kms from Kamloops. 3-bdrm. 2-bath house, 1/2 acre lot. Treed view of lake & mountain, swimming, hiking, skiing, bird watching, horseback riding, sauna. Children’s play area, BBQ, microwave, dishwasher, VCR/TV, sundeck and fireplace. No smoking, no pets. $100/night; $500/wk, off-peak. $545/wk July-Aug-Sept. 15.

Maximum 7 pers.

Tel: (604) 232-4652

ACCOMMODATION FOR RENT

STEVESTON VILLAGE - OCEAN FRONT! *** CENTURY ROYALE APTS: 277-7368 ***

7 ACRES OF PARK-LIKE SETTING! ** CARLTON PARK GARDENS: 277-7271 **

Affordable Luxury in Richmond

MIN. TO SHOPS, BUS, PARKS, DINING & ENTERTAINMENT! PROPERTIES INCLUDE GYM, POOL, SAUNAS, RECREATION CENTRE & FREE SATELLITE TV! COMPLETELY MODERNIZED STUDIOS, 1, 1+DEN & 2 BDRMS. GOING FAST! CALL TODAY!

An Investment You Can Brag About!

Have your stock and mutual fund investments stopped performing?

Do you want a secure investment that pays higher interest than G.I.C.’s and bonds?

Earn 8% by Investing in a Real Estate Income Portfolio Our portfolio consists of buildings already generating commercial and residential income.

You don’t have to wait for anything to be built or sold to feel secure.

Call (604) 844-7500 For More Information This is not an offering or solicitation to sell securities. That can only be done through Offering Memorandum or Prospectus.

Introducing the finest Crew Lounge in Toronto *

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52 inch screen television

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Internet access/local calls

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Continental breakfast/snacks/juice

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VCR with movie library

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Kitchenette

In addition, guests of the Carlingview Airport Inn have exclusive use of the indoor pool, whirlpool and fitness centre, as well as laundry facilities adjacent to the hotel. *The Crew Lounge is for the exclusive use of negotiated preferred airline crew.

For information contact the sales department.

For reservations call Toll Free

1-877-675-3303 or call direct at (416) 675-3303

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221 Carlingview Dr., Toronto, ON M9W 5E8 www.atlific.com Managed by Atlific Hotels & Resorts-an affiliate of Ocean Properties, Ltd. Hotels & Resorts