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Breeze through YVR this summer
Air Transat launches non-stop service to Paris
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s the mercury rises, so do visits to YVR. Summer is by far the busiest travel period of the year, with more than 70,000 passengers
expected to travel through the airport on peak days. While extra YVR Customer Care staff and airline and retail partners are doing everything possible to help customers travel through the airport safely and efficiently, there are a few steps passengers can take to get summer trips off to a great start. Below, a few important reminders that will help minimize stress and maximize holiday enjoyment: Liquids, Gels and Aerosols Quantity restrictions on liquids, gels and aerosols
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ith the arrival of summer, Air Transat
YVR to Charles de Gaulle Airport on a 9.5-hour
has launched a new weekly non-stop
flight. The new service will run through October
transatlantic flight from Vancouver to
3, 2008. Flight TS 708 departs Vancouver on Sunday
and your inner romantic can be sitting in a café
at 11:50 p.m. and arrives in Paris on Monday at
on the banks of the Seine with tunes of Edith Piaf
6:25 p.m.
Launched May 29, this new service will connect
Air Transat also offers a Vancouver-to-Paris flight with a stopover in Calgary. TS 408 departs Thursdays
Paris. Following a comfortable overnight flight, you
playing in the distance.
that evening at 9:40 p.m.
from YVR at 5:20 p.m. and arrives via Calgary at Charles de Gaulle Airport at 1:55 p.m. the next day. Vancouver-bound TS 409 leaves Paris on
Vancouver-bound flight TS 709 departs Paris
Fridays at 3:40 p.m. and arrives at YVR later that
on Monday at 8:25 p.m. and arrives at YVR later
See AIR TRANSAT page 6
Air Canada reduces fall and winter capacity in response to high fuel prices
Environmental excellence at YVR Week with activities that raised
members of the YVR Green Commuter
awareness of its commitment to
Rebate program, which provides a
Golf clubs, baseball bats and some camping
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Airport Authority employees are also
operating YVR in an environmentally
financial incentive to employees who
equipment are among the items that cannot travel
responsible manner. Events included
commute to work by means other than
continue to apply. Store your summertime essentials in containers no larger than 100ml, and place the containers inside a one-litre clear, resealable plastic bag. One bag per passenger is permitted. What to Pack
ast month, Vancouver Airport
Currently, close to 20 per cent of
Authority marked Environment
in carry-on baggage. A complete list of items and
a single-occupancy vehicle.
additional packing tips are available through Canadian
In 2007, Airport Authority employees
Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) at www.
reduced single-occupant vehicle trips by
catsa.gc.ca.
See EXCELLENCE page 3
Identification
inside:
Remember to bring proper documentation for your flight, and stash it along with your boarding card in a safe and accessible spot in your pocket or carry-on. n Canadian destinations: One piece of valid government-issued identification that includes a photograph, along with the passenger’s name, date of birth and gender; or two pieces of valid government-issued ID that do not include photographs. Visit the Transport Canada website at www.tc.gc.ca for more detailed information. n U.S. destinations: A valid passport or NEXUS card when used at a NEXUS kiosk. n International destinations: A valid passport. Checking In To ensure you have plenty of time, it’s best to follow these guidelines: n For flights within Canada, check in at least 90
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Last year, Air Canada announced that it had ordered 37 of the new Boeing 787 Dreamliners, with options for an additional 37. This makes Air Canada the largest customer of the Dreamliner in North America.
n response to record high fuel
trivia contests, a showcase of local food and products used by YVR tenants
organization.
and business partners, and the second
prices, last month Air Canada
“The loss of jobs is painful
announced a reduction in
in view of our employees’ hard
capacity, which will affect fleet
work in bringing the airline back
The Commuter Challenge asked
and staffing levels for its fall
to profitability over the past
Airport Authority employees to do their
and winter schedule. The airline
four years,” said Montie Brewer,
part for clean air by carpooling, cycling,
plans to reduce total system
president and chief executive
walking or taking transit to work on
capacity by seven per cent in
officer. “I regret having to take
June 4.
the fourth quarter 2008 and first
these actions, but they are
The result? More than 100 participants
quarter 2009, compared to the
necessary to remain competitive
used alternative forms of transportation
same period a year earlier. This
going forward. Air Canada, like
to commute 4,418 kilometres in one day,
will result in a decrease of up to
most global airlines, needs to
collectively preventing 5,243 kilograms
2,000 staff across all levels of the
adapt its business and reduce
of greenhouse gases from entering the
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