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CELEBRATING 15 YEARS
Olympic and Paralympic merchandise takes off at YVR
W
ith the grand opening of the
accessories. Prices range from $7.99 for
Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC),
first Olympic Store at YVR
souvenirs to $350 for premium items.
which
earlier this month, official
The Olympic Stores accept cash and Visa
airport
products only.
services, and specialized training
Olympic and Paralympic merchandise and apparel will be taking off for destinations around the globe.
Few locations will be better than
also
includes
amenities,
dedicated
accreditation
for airport staff.
YVR’s Olympic Stores for picking up
Preparations are well underway to
The new Olympic Store is the first
souvenirs of the Games in the Lower
ensure the Airport Authority delivers
of six dedicated stores that will open
Mainland. The stores are also a great
the best airport experience in Games
at YVR between now and October 2008.
addition to YVR’s existing selection
history to every one of the close to
Its flagship location on the departures
of more than 160 shops, services and
80,000 passengers who will travel
level of the International Terminal
restaurants, many of which are unique
through YVR daily during the Games
encompasses nearly 120 square metres
to the airport.
and beyond.
stocked with Vancouver 2010 branded
The opening of YVR’s Olympic
gear, including luggage, accessories,
Stores marks an important step in
jewellery, umbrellas, clothing, sunglasses
the Airport Authority’s preparations
and more.
to welcome the world in 2010. As an
The 2010 Winter Games mascots—
Official Supplier of the 2010 Winter
Miga, Quatchi and Sumi—also have top
Games,
retail
billing in the store with their very own
one component of its partnership
wall of merchandise including stuffed
with
toys, t-shirts, backpacks and travel
Committee for the 2010 Olympic and
the
opportunities
Vancouver
are
Organizing
Top markings for safety
Next time you’re travelling through YVR, check out one of the six Olympic Stores located throughout the Domestic
P
help them travel safely on the airport’s taxiways and runways. A new series of enhanced pavement markings have been painted on all of
YVR’s taxiways—or connecting roads—that enter or exit the runway, to provide an early indication to pilots and vehicle operators that they are approaching a hold line for a runway. At this runway hold position, aircraft and airside vehicles must “hold” until given approval by NAV Canada Control Tower staff to access the runway. The markings consist of yellow parallel dashed lines that begin 43 metres before the hold line on either side of the taxiway centerline (see photo above), and extend into the taxiway shoulder.
take a piece of 2010 with you. In October 2008, look for Olympic Store at these locations:
• U.S. Departures, Near Gate E85 (after •
security);
Domestic Terminal, Departures, Level 3;
• International Terminal, Departures, • Domestic Departures, Between A & B Level 3;
Pier Gates (after security);
D66 (after security);
(after security).
• International Departures, Near Gate • Domestic
Departures, Gate C36
Air Canada builds partnership with Continental Airlines
L
ilots and vehicle operators on YVR’s busy airfield now have another tool to
and International terminal facilities, and
ast month, Air Canada reached
alliance partners for the benefit of our
choice and streamlined service to Africa,
an agreement in principle with
customers.”
India, Europe and the Middle East.
Continental Airlines, the fourth
Air Canada and Continental intend,
As a first step, nine Star Alliance
largest carrier in the United States, to
subject to obtaining regulatory approvals,
carriers, including Air Canada, have
provide customers an enhanced travel
to offer customers coordinated services
filed a joint application with the U.S.
experience through access to a broader
and enhanced product offerings through
Department of Transportation to add
network and seamless services provided
codeshare, frequent flyer and lounge
Continental Airlines to their existing
in cooperation by the two carriers.
access agreements. Through Continental’s
antitrust immunity.
“This is an exciting opportunity for
hubs in Newark and Cleveland, Air
Air Canada and Continental Airlines to
Canada will offer more options to the
develop a deeper relationship that will
eastern United States, and through
be of great benefit to our customers,”
Continental’s Houston hub, greater
said Ben Smith, executive vice president
access to the southern United States,
and chief commercial officer. “Through
Mexico and Central America. Air Canada’s
cooperation with Continental, including
proposed alliance with Continental will
a proposed codesharing arrangement, we
give customers an expanded network
will be able to offer customers travelling
that complements Air Canada’s existing
to the United States a vast array of
North American network with its Star
YVR is the first Canadian airport to incorporate these markings into its
enhanced travel benefits including more
Alliance partner, United Airlines. In June,
comprehensive airside safety program. At U.S. airports with 1.5 million or more
choice of destinations, new routings,
Continental announced that it also plans
passengers a year, the enhanced taxiway markings have been adopted as the
expanded frequent flyer benefits and
to join Star Alliance.
standard, with Canadian airports expected to follow suit in the near future.
lounge access for eligible customers. At
In addition, Air Canada has also signed
While YVR has an excellent track record for safe airside operations, the new
the same time, we will be able to realize
a multi-lateral framework agreement
pavement markings add another layer of safety to the airport’s operations program.
greater efficiencies so we can compete
with Continental, United Airlines, and
Along with driver training and education programs and ongoing communication with
more effectively. It is one of the many
Lufthansa to create a transatlantic joint
airline and aviation partners, the enhanced markings will help ensure the continued
innovative ways we are responding to
venture through which the carriers
safe movement of aircraft, vehicles and people airside at YVR.
the high cost of fuel, by working with
intend to provide customers with more
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President’s Corner
By LARRY BERG, President and Chief Executive Officer
Airport Authority Board welcomes new directors
Going for Gold in Beijing and at YVR
O
n August 8, the eyes of the world turned to
between now and October 2008. The store boasts over 120
Beijing, China for the 2008 Olympic and Paralympic
square metres of space filled with a variety of Vancouver 2010
Summer Games.
merchandise from luggage, clothing, jewelry and souvenirs.
As an Asia-Pacific gateway, YVR is a key connection to the
Summer Games. Through services such as dedicated check-in
We are also working with our partners and employees
baggage handling and enhanced scheduling coordination,
to deliver exceptional service to every customer who passes
YVR played an integral role to ensure the 500-plus Canadian
through our airport. With the goal of welcoming the world one
athletes and support staff reached Beijing following a smooth
person at a time, a customer-care training program is in place
and seamless experience at YVR.
for Airport Authority employees. This training means that
that Vancouver International Airport is an Official Supplier to
George E.H. Cadman, Q.C.
T
selection of more than 160 shops, services and restaurants.
and security lanes, additional Green Coat volunteers, oversized
In March of this year, we made an exciting announcement Wilson Parasiuk.
The Olympic Store is a welcome addition to our existing
together we can provide personalized service and care to each and every customer that comes through YVR.
the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games—
We are well on our way to providing the best possible
he Airport Authority is pleased
Mr. Cadman serves on the Board of the
the first time in Olympic Games history that an airport has
services and processes for all our customers leading up to
to announce the appointment of
Vancouver Board of Trade, President of
been named an Official Supplier.
2010 and beyond. We have already introduced services that
two new Directors: George E.H.
the Kiwanis Foundation of Canada, and
Cadman Q.C. and Wilson Parasiuk. George E.H. Cadman, Q.C., appointee of the Government of Canada, is a shareholder
of
Boughton
We are enhancing airport facilities, passenger services and
are a first for any Canadian airport which includes a 24-hour
our customer care program to ensure we provide a smooth,
Customer Information Counter in the Customs Hall and a
seamless and exceptional travel experience to every passenger
24-hour Language Line available at all of our customer service
with more than 35 years experience
that visits our airport - before, during and after the 2010
counters, which offers translation services in more than 170
in the private and public sectors. He
Winter Games.
different languages.
Chancellor of the Anglican Diocese of
Law
Corporation.
New Westminster. Mr. Parasiuk is an entrepreneur
Wilson Parasiuk, appointee of Metro
is founder and CEO of the Paralink
Vancouver, is the founder and CEO of
Group of Companies, which organizes
the Paralink Group of Companies.
international
public/private
sector
“We are delighted to welcome
partnerships in the export of Canada’s
such accomplished individuals to our
expertise in health care, education and
community-based Board of Directors,”
government services. Previous positions
said Board Chair Graham Clarke.
he has held include: Deputy Chair and
“Their accomplishments in business
CEO of Interhealth Canada Ltd; Chair
and
community
and CEO of the British Columbia Trade
organizations will be great assets to the
Development Corporation; and President
Airport Authority, and will help ensure
of Vancity Enterprises. Mr. Parasiuk
that YVR continues to be a source of
also had a distinguished public sector
pride for all British Columbians.”
career in the Canadian, Manitoba, and
contributions
to
As a shareholder of Boughton Law
British Columbia governments serving
Corporation, Mr. Cadman practices
as a civil servant, MLA, Cabinet Minister,
civil litigation, with an emphasis on
and as Chair and CEO of various Crown
resolution of corporate, commercial,
Corporations. He serves or has served
securities and real estate disputes.
on the Boards of private, non-profit
He was appointed Queen’s Counsel in
and public companies and entities
1990. He has an active practice in both
at the local, provincial, national and
mediation and arbitration. In addition to
international levels.
his position with the Airport Authority,
See APPOINTMENTS page 9
One of the recent additions to our facilities was the opening
Once the 2008 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games
of the first official Olympic Store in the public departures area
in Beijing end on September 17, the eyes of the world will
of the International Terminal Building. The new Olympic Store
turn to Vancouver—we will be ready to deliver an exceptional
is the first of six dedicated stores that will open at our airport
experience at YVR.
Name that Aircraft
Last month’s winners:
Rajvir Nagra, Surrey Thomas Greyson, Vancouver Chad Ziemer, Langley Answer: Canadair CL-215 (“Scooper”) Send the correct name of this aircraft (make and model) and you could win a
A $50 Gift Certificate to Flight Adventures.
Send your answer by Email: jstewart@westerndriver.com; Fax: (604) 736-6750; Mail: SkyTalk, 306-5400 Airport Road South, Richmond, B.C. V7B 1B4. A draw will be made from all correct entries received by September 1, 2008. The winner’s name will be published in the September issue of SkyTalk.
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This was the first model in a series of firefighting aircraft built by Canadair and later Bombardier. The CL-215 is a twinengine, high-wing amphibious aircraft designed to operate well at low speed and in gust-loading circumstances, as are found over forest fires. It is also able to land and take off from short, unpaved airstrips.
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Green Travel
AUGUST
2008
Air Canada helps business achieve targets
A
These include:
conjunction
airline for business travel so it is uniquely
business travel. We are building on
with Zerofootprint, a group
positioned to help environmentally
the success of our collaboration with
• A landfill, gas recovery project in
of
ir
Canada,
in
more efficient flight plans; expanded its on-board recycling program; employed
that
help
conscious companies achieve their green
Zerofootprint which, in little more than
Niagara Falls, Ontario, that captures
hybrid technology for ground support
businesses,
and
objectives,” said Charles McKee, vice
a year, has already seen Air Canada
methane so it can be converted into
vehicles; and continually upgraded
organizations to live ingeniously in a low
president, marketing, at Air Canada.
customers voluntarily offset 9,417 tonnes
power for both the landfill facility
its fleet. Most recently, the airline has
carbon world, is extending its carbon
“With Zerofootprint, we are expanding
of carbon, the equivalent of taking 2,331
offset program to corporate clients to
our carbon offset program to provide
cars off the road for a year.”
make it easier for businesses to meet
companies easy-to-use and flexible
their green objectives.
options to offset all or portions of the carbon emissions resulting from their
application at www.zerofootprintflights.
consumer goods;
companies
communities,
“Air Canada is the country’s preferred
and a nearby mill;
added Embraer and Boeing 777 aircraft,
A tire recycling program in Trois
which has resulted in a 28 per cent
Air Canada’s corporate customers
Rivieres, Quebec that uses old
improvement in fuel efficiency since
will have access to a dedicated and secure
tires to produce a variety of post-
1990 and 82 per cent since 1970.
Run of River Hydro Dam
participant in a voluntary agreement
upgrade in Ottawa, Ontario, that
between Canadian carriers and the
emissions generated by business travel.
will see a 100-year old hydro dam
Canadian government to achieve fuel
Corporations will be able to upload
refurbished so it can provide clean
efficiency improvements of 1.1 per cent per
travel data easily, select a percentage of
and renewable power. (Available
year over the period from 1990 to 2012.
solution
• Thursday Night Blues Kitchen open till midnight daily with full Menu.
• The
In addition, Air Canada is a lead
carbon
com that will provide a customized
Events in The Castle!
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for
offsetting
Through
travel to offset, purchase offsets online,
starting October 2008).
and have the ability to access and review
Air Canada and Zerofootprint intend
their past transactions. In
addition,
Air
Canada
and
Zerofootprint are also expanding the number
of
carbon-offset
Transport
the
International
Association
and
Air the
to make all these programs available to
International Civil Aviation Organization
individual retail customers in the near
(ICAO), Air Canada is working globally
future.
with other carriers on environmentally friendly
reforms
of
Air
Traffic
projects
Carbon offsets are just one way Air
to support. At present, Air Canada
Canada is minimizing the environmental
Management
customer carbon offsets are achieved
impact of its operations. The airline has
example is an initiative through ICAO,
through a forest restoration program
instituted an active weight reduction
where a current proposal to better
in Maple Ridge, B.C., but corporate
program and adopted more fuel-efficient
optimize the European ATM network
customers will have three other certified
procedures for take-offs and landings;
could result in annual carbon dioxide
offset programs to choose from to
reduced engine usage on the ground
savings of about 12-million tons,
better complement their corporate
during taxiing and ground delays and
equivalent to removing three-million
environmental objectives.
cut fuel consumption in the air with
cars from European roads.
(ATM)
systems.
One
What is a carbon offset?
A
carbon offset is an emission reduction credit from another
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Complimentary Parking
organization’s
project
that
results in less carbon dioxide or other greenhouse gases in the atmosphere than would otherwise occur. Carbon offsets are typically measured in tons of CO2-equivalents (or CO2e) and are bought and sold through a number of international brokers, online retailers,
available for sale on the market include
and trading platforms. For example, wind energy companies
those resulting from energy efficiency
often sell carbon offsets. The wind-
projects, methane capture from landfills
energy
because
or livestock, destruction of potent
the carbon offsets it sells make such
greenhouse gases such as halocarbons,
projects more economically viable. The
and carbon sequestration projects
buyers of the offsets benefit because
(through reforestation, or agriculture)
they can claim that their purchase
that absorb carbon dioxide from the
resulted in new non-polluting energy,
atmosphere.
company
benefits
which they can use to mitigate their own
As with any purchase, buyers
greenhouse gas emissions. The buyers
need to choose their offsets carefully,
may also save money, as it may be less
particularly as the offset market is largely
expensive for them to purchase offsets
unregulated. A number of organizations
than to eliminate their own emissions.
have published comparisons of offset
Many types of activities can generate
vendors. For example, Clean Air Cool
carbon offsets. Renewable energy such
Planet has published a Consumer’s Guide
as the wind farm example above, or
to Carbon Offsets for Carbon Neutrality
installations of solar, small hydro, geothermal, and biomass energy can
that lists some questions that potential buyers can ask of offset vendors.
all create carbon offsets by displacing fossil fuels. Other types of offsets
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A closer look at YVR’s South Terminal
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hat do sunglasses, a giant floatplane sculpture and seven
industrial-sized
freezers have in common? They can all be found at YVR’s South Terminal. A bustling airport in its own right, the South Terminal is projected to welcome 415,000 scheduled passengers this year, connecting visitors to 20 smaller communities across British Columbia. Add in 120,000 scheduled helicopter and floatplane passengers, and Airport South ranks as the fourth busiest airport in B.C. Following are some lesser-known facts about Airport South.
A One-of-a-Kind Regional Hub Airport South is one of the only airports in the world that is home to a unique mix of scheduled commercial helicopters, floatplanes and fixed wing aircraft. This variety of aircraft joins aerospace facilities, fixed base operators offering
non-scheduled
charter,
business jet, general aviation services, corporate offices including Canadian Helicopter Corporation (CHC) global headquarters, and the Sea Island Coast Guard Hovercraft Base to create the dynamic Airport South community.
A Colourful History YVR’s South Terminal was the
Connecting South and North
While You’re Waiting While wait times for flights departing
time. And if you have questions or need
Shuttle,
the South Terminal are reasonably short,
assistance, look for one of several YVR
operated by YVR and South Terminal
a few diversions are a must. Skyway
Green Coat Volunteers stationed in the
airlines, connects passengers between
Café and gift shop, a Tourism B.C.
terminal building.
the South Terminal and the Domestic
information kiosk and even a selection
and International Terminals. Up to six
of polarized sunglasses for your fishing
The
South
Terminal
shuttle vans provide regular direct transport between the South and Main terminals.
Smoked Salmon, Anyone?
location for the very first YVR terminal
Successful sport fishermen or women
building, a small wood frame two-storey
returning to YVR from one of B.C.’s many
administration building and waiting
fishing lodges need look no further than
room, constructed in 1930.
the South Terminal for what to do
The existing South Terminal was
with their catch. Located in the terminal
originally built in 1956 as an annex to
beside the luggage carousel, St. Jean’s
the then-Main Terminal, to house United
Cannery and Smokehouse will smoke,
Airlines and Trans Canada Air—now Air
can, vacuum pack, steak or fillet your
Canada. Since then, the building has been
catch at its Nanaimo facilities, and then
transformed from a passenger terminal
ship it to your destination of choice. And
to a cargo facility and back again, and
to ensure the catch stays fresh from the
has benefitted from several renovations
airport to its final destination, a series
to upgrade the facility to handle growing
of industrial-sized freezers are housed
passenger volumes and meet new
at the South Terminal.
aviation security requirements.
Aviation Art Abounds
Operators
adventures are available to pass the
More information – visit the South Terminal section at www.yvr.ca.
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the South Terminal boasts a number of unique pieces including an original
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Alaska Airlines goes cashless
E
ffective immediately, cash
spent onboard through October
will no longer be accepted
31, 2008. Don’t have an Alaska
for purchases made onboard
Airlines Visa card? Apply at www.
Alaska Airlines flights. Onboard
alaskaair.com and receive 20,000
purchases can be made with any
bonus miles upon approval—
major credit or debit card.
that’s enough miles for a free
Passengers using an Alaska
Round Trip Coach Saver ticket on
Airlines Visa credit card from
Alaska Airlines or Horizon Air in
Bank of America will earn 10
Canada, the continental U.S. or
miles for every purchase dollar
Alaska.
A380 completes 1,000th commercial flight with Singapore Airlines
S
ingapore Airlines has completed its 1,000th commercial service with the A380, the world’s largest
civil aircraft. Since the first aircraft entered service with Singapore Airlines on October 25, 2007, the carrier’s A380 fleet has grown to five aircraft. Together the aircraft have already accumulated 8,500 flight hours in service and almost 400,000 Singapore Airlines customers have already flown on the A380, with overwhelmingly positive feedback. The high level of passenger interest and demand has translated into record load factors for the carrier in excess of 90 per cent on flights operated with the type. Singapore Airlines now operates the A380 on daily services from Singapore to London, Sydney and Tokyo. In addition, the carrier is operating a schedule of special daily services to Beijing in order to meet demand for the Olympic Games. To date 140 pilots from the airline are already flying the aircraft, with training
north of the airport. The A380 spent the
for 19 A380s, plus six options. In
November
2006,
during
a
certification process demonstrating its
day on the West Apron, where it was serviced and fuelled.
capabilities on a continuous, typical
The Airport Authority recently com-
airline schedule, the A380 touched down
pleted expansion of the International
at YVR, much to the delight of hundreds
Terminal, adding four new gates, two of
of plane spotters lining Ferguson Road,
which can accommodate the A380.
Upcoming Events August 8-10, 2008
now being increased in preparation for
Abbotsford International Air Show
future deliveries.
Abbotsford Airport, 30440 Liberator Avenue, Abbotsford, B.C.
Singapore Airlines has placed orders
Static displays, pre-show flying events (model aircraft, antique aircraft, etc.), flying displays by the Canadian Snowbirds, USAF Thunderbirds, civilian aircraft and many more aviation features. Price: Adults (13+ years) $25; Carload Pass (8 passengers per vehicle) $80; Children (6-12) $10. For more information, call (604) 852-8511, or visit www.abbotsfordairshow.com.
August 21, 2008
YVR Golf for Kids Golf Tournament: Mayfair Lakes Golf and Country Club, 5460 No. 7 Road, Richmond, B.C. Starting at 11:30 a.m. Gala Dinner and Auction: Best Western Richmond Hotel and Convention Centre, 7551 Westminster Highway, Richmond, B.C. The evening’s activities begin at 5 p.m. for the start of a silent auction and reception. At 5:30 p.m. you will have the opportunity to have your photo taken with the Canucks for $20! Afterwards, MC John Shorthouse and auctioneer Howard Blank will take you through an exciting gala dinner and auction. For more information and registration details, visit www.yvrgolfforkids.com.
September 5, 2008
HMSHost Fall Classic Golf Tourney 2008 Mayfair Lakes Golf and Country Club, 5460 No. 7 Road, Richmond, B.C. Price: $200 for golf and dinner; $70 dinner only. Cash bar opens at 6 p.m., followed by lobster feast and buffet dinner at 7:30 p.m. Golf format is Texas Scramble. Power carts are included and registration fee guarantees a spot to play. All spots registered after August will be wait listed on a first-come, first-serve basis. All proceeds donated to BC Children’s Hospital. For more information, email Judy Sharabi at Judy.Sharabi@hmshost.com.
September 16-17, 2008
2008 Aerospace Industries Association of Canada: AGM and Conference Westin Hotel, 11 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, Ontario. For more information, contact Sandra Sutcliffe, manager, member services (613) 760-4553, or sandra.sutcliffe@aiac.ca.
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WestJet expands and enhances its sun destinations
Travel Talk
Receive a fourth night free in Maui
P
ending government approval,
unique guest experience, award-winning
WestJet and WestJet Vacations will
culture and high-value low-cost model
introduce twice-weekly seasonal
will enable us to strategically increase
non-stop service from Vancouver to
our international presence in the years
Cancun, Mexico, November 2. The new
ahead.”
sun destination is part of WestJet’s enhanced winter schedule, which also includes increased frequency to Cabo San Lucas and Mazatlan, Mexico; and Honolulu and Maui, Hawaii. “The
increasing
number
of
international sun destinations in our winter schedule reflects our goal to make WestJet and WestJet Vacations the leading airline and vacation provider into Mexico and the Caribbean,” said Grand Wailea Resort, Maui.
W
hether
a
romantic
rendezvous for two, a much-anticipated
family
grandest resorts offering top-of-the-line luxurious amenities and unparalleled
1,858-square metre children’s resort; Humuhumunukunukuapua’a,
a
thatched-roof restaurant floating on its
service. hotel,
own island lagoon with picture-perfect
into an island oasis just got easier with
the Grand Wailea sits on 40 acres
sunset views of the blue Pacific and
Maui’s Grand Wailea Resort Hotel and
of beachfront property offering 780
neighbouring islands; and an extensive
Spa’s “Fourth Night” promotion.
luxurious accommodations with nine
collection of art from leading artists
separate pools, seven water slides and
including Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol,
an adult-only pool.
Jan Fisher, and Fernando Botero.
An
vacation or a ladies’ getaway, escaping
Those booking accommodations for September 1 through December 18 may
AAA
Four-Diamond
The resort is also home to the
take advantage of the special “Fourth
To book Grand Wailea’s “Fourth
Night” promotion, offering guests a
Spa
internationally
Night” promotion, call 1-800-888-6100.
complimentary fourth night for every
renowned wellness spa known for
For additional information, visit www.
three consecutive nights stayed at the
uniting
grandwailea.com.
Grand Wailea.
Eastern and Hawaiian philosophies
Visit the Flight Information section
Located beachfront on Wailea beach,
in its baths and treatments. Other
at www.yvr.ca for airlines that fly to
the Grand Wailea is one of Hawaii’s
amenities include Camp Grande, an
Hawaii.
Grande,
an
Thalassotherapy,
Ancient
Enhancements to WestJet’s winter schedule include:
• Vancouver to Las Vegas—twice daily—starting November 2. • Vancouver to Cabo San Lucas—twice weekly—starting November 5. • Vancouver to Mazatlan—weekly— starting November 7. • Vancouver to Honolulu—12 weekly— starting November 17. • Vancouver to Maui—11 weekly—
Bob Cummings, WestJet executive
starting November 17.
vice-president of guest experience and
WestJet Vacations offers customized
marketing. it’s
• 7
Non-stop flights from Vancouver to Cancun are operated by WestJet for
vacation packages for all of WestJet’s scheduled destinations including the new Cancun destination.
WestJet Vacations and are only available
More detailed information about
for sale at westjetvacations.com at this
WestJet’s enhanced winter schedule and
time.
low introductory fares is available at
“Our winter schedule responds to
westjet.com.
Canadian travellers’ needs by allocating
As of November, WestJet will fly to
approximately 30 per cent of our
51 destinations, 22 of which are sun
scheduled capacity to our 22 destinations
destinations in the U.S., Mexico and the
in the United States, Mexico and the
Caribbean. By 2013, the airline will fly to
Caribbean,” said Cummings. “WestJet’s
more than 65 scheduled destinations.
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Travel Talk
Go local and celebrate British Columbia’s history
W
ith the celebration of its 150th anniversary, British Columbia is sharing its
cultural diversity and rich history with festivals and events across the province. Whether it’s tree climbing in Squamish, gold panning in the Interior or enjoying a salmon barbeque in the Northwest, join the celebrations and explore some lesser-known getaways from the North Coast to the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast. For sweeping views of snow-capped mountain peaks, plunging valleys and lush vegetation that epitomize B.C.’s majestic landscapes, head due north to the Pacific North Coast and to Terrace. Nestled in its heart on the Skeena River, Terrace is well known for fishing and outdoor activities including hiking,
region for more than 4,500 years, the
skiing and mountaineering. And with a
North Coast is rich in both history and
George
10,000-strong Tsimshian First Nations
beauty.
and adventure combined with all the
people who have lived in this rugged
East of Terrace, the City of Prince offers
outdoor
recreation
events that honour Aboriginal and non-
Named after Billy Barker who struck
Aboriginal history and culture.
gold in 1862, Barkerville is 80 kilometres
Prior to the flotilla’s departure,
east of Quesnel and is one of the largest
can offer. Situated in the middle
visitors are invited to visit the Huble
heritage attractions in Western Canada.
of an endless spruce forest, the
Homestead Historic site in Fort George
With stagecoach tours, live theatre, and
city boasts of more than 120 parks
Park to partake of a traditional First
gold panning, Barkerville has activities
within its city limits. As part of the
Nations breakfast, followed by guided
for everyone in the family. Looking for
city’s celebrations for B.C.’s 150th
tours of the site by staff in period
a perfect souvenir? Pose for a family
anniversary, “ Rivermania” will honour
costume, and to watch the launch of the
portrait in period costume.
the Fraser River and its peoples and
flotilla of paddlers. Later that evening,
As a top tourist destination, B.C. has
communities. It will also recognize the
enjoy a free community concert by
much to offer, from big cities to local
200th anniversary of Simon Fraser’s
Tiller’s Folly.
communities. For more information
For a striking contrast to the North
about anniversary events planned in
On August 24, a flotilla of boats will
Coast’s vast mountain ranges, head
communities across the province, visit
leave Prince George on a month-long
east to B.C.’s interior to experience the
the website at www.bc150.ca.
journey. After visiting and celebrating
Wild West at Barkerville. Famous for its
YVR offers direct flights to more
with 18 river communities, the flotilla
gold yield during the 1860s gold rush,
than 30 B.C. destinations. Visit the Flight
will arrive in Steveston on September
Barkerville offers a glimpse of what
Information section at www.yvr.ca for
28, which is also B.C. Rivers Day. During
B.C. looked like 135 years ago with its
more details.
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Olympic highlights for Cathay passengers
F
rom August 9 to 25, passengers
packages for previous major events
on Cathay Pacific flights will be
such as the 2006 World Cup and the
able to enjoy the latest highlights
2004 Olympic Games. However, this is
from the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games
the first time it has been able to provide
as they fly around the world. The airline
hourly updates for the medals table.
will upload highlights from the previous
“As excitement about the Beijing
day’s events onto all its aircraft for
Olympics grows, we are pleased to
passengers to keep up with the action
be able help our passengers keep in
as it happens.
touch through the daily highlights and
In addition, Cathay Pacific will also be
medal table information,” said James
showing the latest Olympics medal table
Ginns, Cathay Pacific general manager
on its Airshow information channel.
marketing. “Hong Kong is of course
The table will be updated hourly to give
an Olympics co-host city, and as Hong
passengers the latest rundown on which
Kong’s home carrier it’s great that we
country is leading the way.
can keep our passengers connected with
The airline has provided highlights’
the action.”
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2008
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Singapore crowned Best Airline at OAG Awards for 6th time
S
ingapore was the major winner
Airlines, British Airways, Emirates and
for the last five years by Continental
industry is vital for world trade, our
gearing up its investment for long-
at the 2008 OAG Airline Industry
Lufthansa.
Airlines. Continental Airlines, however,
economies and our prosperity, but we
term sustainability.”
country’s
As well as winning “OAG Airline
did retain its title as Best Airline Based
are also cognizant of the significant
Outstanding service for Air Canada
airline, Singapore Airlines, voted “OAG
of the Year”, Singapore Airlines won
in North America, for a fifth successive
challenges we face,” said Alan Glass,
The recipient of the Outstanding
Airline of the Year”, and the country’s
awards for Best Airline Based in Asia and
year, and also won the new category for
CEO of OAG, during his welcome
Service Award was the Air Canada
main international airport, Singapore
Best International First Class. Singapore
Best Airline Finance Deal for its EETC
address. “However, we need to put
Customer
Changi, voted Best Airport. The award
Airlines’ home base, Singapore Changi,
(enhanced equipment trust certificate).
some perspective on all the negative
Heathrow Airport. The team of five
winners were announced in June at
fought off extremely stiff competition
Reflecting the global reach of the
talk. Compared with this time last
people were honoured for their personal
The Bloomsbury Ballroom in central
to reclaim the Best Airport crown it last
OAG awards other regional winners
year, OAG statistics reveal the world’s
generousity and effort in making a real
London.
won in 2006.
on the night for best airline included
airlines are operating 40,000 more
difference to the lives of young children in South Africa.
Awards
with
the
Service
team
based
at
Singapore Airlines last won the
UK-based easyJet took the title of
Qantas (Australasia / Pacific), LAN
flights and offering 10.1-million more
coveted “Spirit of Flight” trophy for
Best Low Cost Airline for the first time,
Airlines (Central/South America and
seats, although some rationalization
The annual “OAG Airline Industry
Airline of the Year in 2003. President
beating last year’s winner jetBlue as
the Caribbean), South African Airways
is anticipated. The aircraft order
Awards”, sponsored by Boeing, celebrate
of Boeing UK, Sir Roger Bone, which
well as Jetstar, Ryanair and Southwest
(Africa), Virgin Atlantic (Western Europe),
books are looking healthy, with a 35
the very best in global air travel and
sponsored the awards, presented the
Airlines. This was the first time this
and CSA Czech Airlines (Central/Eastern
per cent increase year on year. This
publicly
trophy. Singapore Airlines has now won
award has gone to a European low cost
Europe). Air New Zealand was voted
indicates that despite current financial
standards within the industry.
the “OAG Airline of the Year” award
carrier.
Best Transpacific Airline and American
pressures, the industry as a whole is
Airlines was recognized for Best
on six occasions since the inception
Multiple winners on the night
of the awards in 1982, more than any
included last year’s “Airline of the Year”,
other carrier and one more than British
British Airways, which retained its crown
Lufthansa Cargo won the Best
Airways and Virgin Atlantic. Other
as Best Transatlantic Airline and also
Freighter Operator Award and AWAS
airlines nominated this year for “OAG
won the Best Business / Executive Class
was voted Best Airline Lessor.
Airline of the Year” included American
category, an award that had been won
Delta-Northwest merger receives unconditional clearance from the European Commission
D
Delta-Northwest merger will combine
regional partners will provide customers
Airlines
received
two complementary networks to offer
access to more than 390 destinations
clearance
customers greater access to destinations
from the European Commission on
across the globe. We continue to work
the airlines’ proposed merger. The
closely with the U.S. Department of
Commission noted its investigation
Justice and remain confident that we
found the proposed transaction would
will be able to finalize the merger by the
better positioned for long-term success
not impede effective competition in
end of the year.”
through economic cycles.
have
unconditional
Europe or the trans-Atlantic. “Approval
from
the
In April, Delta announced that it is
in 67 countries. Together, Delta and Northwest will have one of the strongest balance sheets in the industry and be
Authority Board were Peter Dhillon,
new Directors were Beth Johnson
appointee of the City of Richmond,
and Ronald N. Stern. “The Airport
Philip Owen, appointee of the City of
Authority benefited greatly from
Vancouver, and Graham Clarke, Director
their vision and guidance,” said Mr.
at large. Mr. Clarke was elected to
Clarke. “On behalf of the Airport
another term as Chair.
Authority, we thank them for their
For more information on Vancouver
many contributions to our airport and
Airport Authority’s Board of Directors,
our community.”
visit the Who We Are section of www. yvr.ca.
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European
combining with Northwest in an all-stock
Commission for the merger is another
transaction to create America’s premier
important step toward completing our
global airline. The new company will be
pro-competitive merger with Northwest,”
called Delta and will be headquartered in
of Justice, which are targeted for
said Delta CEO Richard Anderson. “The
Atlanta. Combined, the company and its
completion later this year.
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2008
WestJet reports second quarter profit
W
estJet announced second
strategies
quarter
our capacity and carefully selecting
of
net
earnings
$30.2-million.
of
seasonally
Boeing 757-200ER enters Cargojet freighter fleet adjusting
This
destinations and markets that benefit
compared to $11.5-million reported in
our business and our guests. While
the second quarter of 2007. Year to date,
we were not immune to the impacts
net earnings in 2008 were $82.7-million
of unprecedented and unrelenting oil
compared to $41.4-million earned in the same six months of 2007. The airline reported a second quarter earnings before tax (EBT) margin of 7.1 per cent and an operating margin of 9.1 per cent. Year to date, WestJet’s EBT margin was 9.7 per cent and its operating margin was 11.4 per cent. “We are very pleased with another quarter of results that will be among the
prices and the effects of economic uncertainty softening demand, the hard work and dedication of more than 7,300 WestJetters delivered financial results that demonstrate the merits of our business strategy. I thank them for continuing to deliver our WestJet experience to more and more guests.” Second quarter revenue for 2008
C
argojet has added a Boeing 757-
introduce this newer generation, more
growth plans. The company operates
200 Extended Range Freighter
fuel efficient, environmentally friendly
its network across North America,
aircraft to its air cargo fleet of
and long range aircraft to our fleet,” said
transporting more than 885,000 pounds
Ajay K. Virmani, president and CEO. “The
of time-sensitive air cargo each business
The aircraft is capable of uplifting
addition of this aircraft type will allow us
night.
a maximum cargo payload of 80,500
to maximize the efficient deployment of
Last month, Cargojet was awarded
pounds, which represents an increase
capacity on our core domestic overnight
the Shipper’s Choice Award by Canadian
33 aircraft.
best in North America; we feel confident
was $616- million compared to $498.2-
in payload of 33 per cent with a 13 per
network and to further expand into
Transportation and Logistics magazine
we can continue to grow profitably and
million in the second quarter of 2007,
cent decrease in fuel burn, as compared
selected international markets.”
for surpassing shipper expectations
gain further market share domestically,
an improvement of 23.6 per cent. Year
to the current B727-200 Advanced
transborder and internationally,” said
to date, revenue was $1.215-billion
Freighter aircraft.
Sean Durfy, WestJet president and CEO.
compared to $968.9-million in 2007, an
“We continued to implement our proven
increase of 25.4 per cent.
The aircraft is planned to enter
in the areas of on-time performance,
revenue service later this month. This
customer service, quality of equipment
“We are very excited to be the first
is a major component of Cargojet’s
and operations, competitive pricing and
and only Canadian air cargo operator to
ongoing aircraft fleet renewal and
problem solving.
WestJet offers new seat selection option
W
estJet now offers a new seat selection option, which for
well in advance, rather than wait to go online 24 hours before they
the fare they purchased, will still be able to select their seat at no
a small fee will allow guests to choose where they will be
fly or be assigned a seat at check-in. We know that this will be very
charge when using Web check-in or Mobile check-in within 24 hours
seated at the time of booking, or up to 24 hours before
popular for families and groups who want to make sure they can sit
of their flight.
together, especially on long flights. It’s also going to be a big hit with
their flight departs. “WestJet is committed to providing guests with new options to
guests who like to stretch their legs in the emergency exit row.”
enhance their travel experience and meet their wants and needs,” said
The seat selection fee will be $10 for an aisle, middle or window
Bob Cummings, WestJet executive vice-president of guest experience
seat, and $15 for seats in the coveted emergency exit rows, which
and marketing. “Guests have told us they want to select their seats
have substantially more legroom. All WestJet guests, regardless of
WestJet’s new seat selection option is available through westjet. com, the WestJet Sales Super Centre, WestJet Vacations call centre and through travel agents. For more information about the seat selection option, visit the Travel Info section on westjet.com.
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YVR: Gateway for the Beijing-bound Canadian Olympic Team
A
s Vancouver prepares for the
the services in place for Beijing-bound
2010 Winter Games, across
athletes, officials and media.
the world the Beijing 2008
Later this month, YVR and Air Canada
Olympic Summer Games have begun.
will also ensure that Paralympic athletes
As an Official Supplier to the 2010
travelling to Beijing for the Paralympic
Winter Games and a sponsor of the
Games—which start September 6—have
Canadian Olympic Team, the Airport
what they need to easily navigate the
Authority and its partners, including
airport, including access to flights using
fellow sponsor Air Canada, worked
preferred gates with convenient services
together to send the 500-plus Canadian
such as wheelchair lifts and elevators
Olympic and Paralympic athletes and
for special equipment and wheelchair
team support staff off in YVR style.
transfers. YVR’s existing accessibility
Dedicated check-in services and security screening lanes, additional
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features such as visual paging will also be available.
passenger traffic during the 2010 Winter
medal-adorned athletes.
Games. By practicing everything from
Customer Care employees and Green Coat
Olympic and Paralympic athletes
For those travellers staying closer to
Volunteers, oversized baggage handling,
returning to YVR will find a similar level
home, the excitement of the Summer
dedicated services to special equipment
enhanced scheduling coordination and
of dedicated service, not to mention
Games will be evident at YVR via
handling, the Airport Authority can not
connections management are some of
excited fans eager to catch a glimpse of
interactive messages on signs and
only guarantee Olympic and Paralympic
displays throughout the terminal, and
Summer Games athletes a positive
Olympic Games coverage airing on
experience in 2008, but also work
entertainment television screens in the
toward delivering an outstanding airport
terminals so customers can enjoy the
experience come February 2010. Once
Olympic Games spirit here at YVR.
the flame is extinguished in Beijing, the
Air Canada applies for U.S. antitrust immunity
L
ast month, Air Canada announced
and the European Union.
that together with other Star
The DOT has granted nearly 20
Alliance partners it had applied for
applications for antitrust immunity
antitrust immunity in the U.S. as a first
in the past and Air Canada currently
step toward creating a new joint venture
has antitrust immunity in the U.S. with
with Continental Airlines, United Airlines and Lufthansa. Nine
Star
respect to United and Lufthansa, all of which were founding members of the
Alliance
carriers,
including Air Canada, have filed a joint application with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to add Continental to their existing antitrust immunity. Antitrust immunity is necessary in the United States to discuss coordinating schedules, fares and other functions. In addition, Air Canada, Continental,
Star Alliance. Established in 1997, Star Alliance is the world’s first and largest airline alliance. Its name and emblem represent the five founding airlines, Air Canada, Lufthansa, Scandinavian Airlines, Thai Airways and United. The alliance now includes 21 full members.
United and Lufthansa will ensure their
Continental, the fourth largest carrier
proposed cooperation is also compatible
in the U.S., announced in June that it
with the competition laws of Canada
plans to join Star Alliance.
Alaska introduces California Dreamin’ vacations
I
Summer Games passengers travelling
eyes of the world turn to Vancouver as
to and from Beijing through YVR also
the city prepares to host the 2010 Winter
means a great opportunity to test
Games. At YVR, the Airport Authority
some of the processes and systems
will be ready to deliver an exceptional
that will be used to manage increased
first impression.
Olympic highlights for Cathay passengers
F
25,
highlights packages for previous
passengers on Cathay Pacific
major events such as the 2006 World
flights will be able to enjoy
Cup and the 2004 Olympic Games.
the latest highlights from the 2008
However, this is the first time it has
Beijing Olympic Games as they fly
been able to provide hourly updates
around the world. The airline will
for the medals table.
rom
August
9
to
upload highlights from the previous
“As excitement about the Beijing
day’s events onto all its aircraft to
Olympics grows, we are pleased to
enable its passengers to keep up
be able help our passengers keep in
with the action as it happens.
touch through the daily highlights
Pacific
and medal table information,” said
will also be showing the latest
James Ginns, Cathay Pacific general
Olympics
its
manager marketing. “Hong Kong is
Airshow information channel. The
of course an Olympics co-host city,
table will be updated hourly to give
and as Hong Kong’s home carrier
passengers the latest rundown on
it’s great that we can keep our
which country is leading the way.
passengers connected with the
In
addition,
The
Cathay
medal
airline
table
has
on
provided
action.”
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Boeing forecasts continued strong air cargo traffic growth
B
oeing projects that the global air
as well as seasonal perishables that
cargo market will continue to
people have become accustomed to
exhibit strong, long-term growth,
enjoying.”
according to its Current Market Outlook
More than 60 per cent of fleet
2008. The 20-year forecast period
additions will be in the widebody
projects that the industry will grow at
category with payloads of 40 to 80 tons,
an annualized average of 5.8 per cent,
plus large freighters, increasing their
with the world freighter fleet increasing
share from 61 per cent of the current
from 1,948 to 3,892 airplanes.
fleet to 65 per cent of the 2027 fleet. “We
This growth requires a total of
expect
several
trends
freighters
to
3,358 airplanes joining the freighter
continue—dedicated
will
fleet by 2027, taking into account
continue to provide an increasing
anticipated airplane retirements of
proportion of air cargo capacity, going to
1,414 airplanes.
nearly 54 per cent; and the industry will
World fleet additions will include
continue to move to larger airplanes,”
863 new production freighters, with a
said Edgar. “Additionally, freighters will
value of about $206-billion in current
continue to comprise about 10 per cent
U.S. dollars, and 2,495 airplanes from
of the world jetliner fleet during the
conversions. Widebody freighters will
forecast period.”
dominate the new production freighter
It is projected that the share of
total and 641 will be of the large freighter
standard-body freighters will decrease
segment. Operational efficiency and
from 39 per cent to 35 per cent over the
reliability, as well as environmental and
next two decades.
regulatory pressures, including noise,
In each of the past three years,
emissions and aging, will drive demand
Boeing has booked record numbers
for new production equipment.
of new production freighter orders, a
“The forecast is based on a number
total of 236 airplanes, dominated by
of factors, most significantly economic
the company’s new 777F and 747-8F
growth in diverse areas of the world,”
models, as well as 56 orders for Boeing
said Jim Edgar, regional director, cargo
Converted Freighter models.
marketing for Asia. “Over the long-
Boeing freighters continue to provide
term, global economic growth will drive
more than 90 per cent of the world’s
demand for new, high-value products
freighter capacity.
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Wayne Duzita reappointed to Games Operating Trust
R
ichmond
City
appointed
Council
Wayne
has
Duzita,
vice president of leasing and
marketing for AMB Property Canada Ltd., for a second three-year term as the city’s representative on the board of the Games Operating Trust. AMB develops, owns and manages approximately 1.5million square feet of warehouse and office space for the aviation industry at airports in Western Canada and Nevada. The Games Operating Trust is responsible for administering funds set
U
aside to support the ongoing operations
S Airways has soared to the top
consecutive month that US Airways has
airlines. The airline will pay $50 to each
of key 2010 Olympic Winter Games
of the charts by ranking number
been one of the top three major airlines
employee for the seventh consecutive
venues, including the Richmond Oval,
one in on-time performance
in on-time performance.
month, for a total of approximately
home of speed skating for the Games.
$12-million since December 2007.
The Government of Canada and Province
among the 10 largest airlines for the
“Our first place ranking amongst
first half of 2008 according to results
the
released by the U.S. Department of
performance for the first half of 2008
Transportation (DOT) in its monthly Air
validates the remarkable turnaround
Travel Consumer Report. For the first
our airline has achieved over the past
six months of the year, 79.4 per cent
year,” said Scott Kirby, president, US
of US Airways’ flights arrived within 14
Airways. “Our customers tell us that
minutes of their published arrival time,
getting to their destination on time
or A14—the metric the DOT uses to
is very important and our 35,000
measure on-time performance.
employees are doing their part to make
During the month of June, US Airways
largest
airlines
for
on-time
sure that happens.”
US Airways is the fifth largest domestic
airline
employing
more
than 35,000 aviation professionals worldwide. The airline is a member
of BC contributed $55-million each to
have as much certainty as possible,” said
the Games Operating Trust. The fund
Mayor Brodie. “By moving forward on
has since grown to more than $130-
its disbursement decision and providing
million through investment income.
pre-Games funding, the Games Operating
provided
Trust has helped ensure that we fulfil
tremendous service to the community
the vision for the Oval to be outstanding
offers its customers 18,000 daily flights
of Richmond for many years and his
facility for our community as well as an
to 965 destinations in 162 countries
performance on the Games Operating
international centre of excellence for
worldwide.
Trust has been outstanding,” said
sports and wellness. We thank Wayne
Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie.
and the other board members for their
of the Star Alliance network, which
US Airways operates flights to Las
ranked second among the majors by
US Airways pays $50 to employees in
Vegas, Philadelphia and Phoenix from
operating with an A14 of 76.3 per cent.
months when its on-time performance
YVR. For more information, visit www.
The June results mark the seventh
is in the top three of the 10 largest U.S.
usairways.com.
Zoom launches summer 2009 flights
Z
oom Airlines, the transatlantic
“Wayne
Duzita
has
During Duzita’s first term on the Games Operating Trust, the board made its initial disbursement of the endowment fund in early 2007, determining that it should be distributed into three subfunds with 40 per cent of the total funds to be allocated to the Richmond Oval, 40 per cent to the Whistler Legacies
low-fare carrier, has launched its
Society (which operates the Whistler
Summer 2009 schedule. Flights
Olympic Park) and 20 per cent reserved
are now available for booking via its
for contingencies. Funds are disbursed
website at www.flyZoom.com.
at the discretion of the board, primarily
Zoom’s
new
developments
schedule to
provide
includes
using investment income to ensure the
more
principle remains intact as an income-
convenient non-stop services than ever before on its network.
generating source in perpetuity. are as follows:
Zoom’s flight frequencies from Vancouver to Europe for Summer 2009
• London—thrice weekly; • Paris—twice weekly;
More than US$40-billion orders for Airbus at Farnborough
• • Manchester—twice weekly; • Belfast—once a week. Glasgow—twice weekly;
Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
those customers booking early.
The City has estimated the equivalent
D
uncertainties, announced
Airbus transactions
of Italy.
range of flights available for 2009 and
to that of our main competitors and
In addition to the new contracts, Airbus received commitments for nine
their career—while saving airlines time and money.
of our residents and dramatically and positively transform our community. The City of Richmond has shown extraordinary vision in making this investment and I’m proud to be able to help ensure that vision comes true.” Duzita has an extensive background of community and professional service, including being the long-time chair of Canuck Place Children’s Hospital Foundation and co-founder of YVR
“It’s absolutely critical in developing a viable business plan for the Oval that we
many other business professional and charitable activities.
continuing our low-fare transatlantic
Airbus is unique in offering airlines
to switch between aircraft types during
Advisory Committee. “It will benefit all
Chamber of Commerce in addition to
firm orders for 247 aircraft and nine
Eastern carriers.
serves on the City’s Olympic Business
vision.
that customers preferred Zoom’s service
makes it easier and quicker for pilots
and country,” said Duzita, who also
Zoom.
A320/A321s into freighter aircraft (P2F).
show were two large orders from Middle
in Richmond but in our region, province
numerous roles with the Richmond
Air Show. These transactions include
aircraft that it produces today, which
recreation, health and wellness, not just
a change in direction from the original
revolution,” said Hugh Boyle, chairman.
Held last month, the highlights of the
community and will boost sport,
insurance policies are available through
Furthermore, a Netherlands-based
a common cockpit in every passenger
“The Richmond Oval is truly going to be a magnificent addition to our
TransLink Review Panel and has fulfilled
Our recent consumer survey confirmed
commitments.
this year.
Whistler Olympic Park, which also was
convert 30 of its older passenger fleet of
valued
to award funds to support pre-Games
for the venue, which will open later
competitive levels of cover. Travel
leasing company signed a contract to
aircraft,
In addition, the Trust also decided
support start-up and operating costs
Golf For Kids. He served on the recent
at
256
to be in excess of $60-million.
the Games Operating Trust, which will
operations of the Richmond Oval and
US$ 40.5-billion at the 2008 Farnborough
covering
value of fund disbursements to the Oval
To date, the Oval has received more than $4-million in operating funds from
to a third whilst still offering the same
“We’re delighted to be extending the aircraft from Qatar Airways and Alis
on disbursement was initially not
route, with the lowest fares available for
insurance prices have been cut by up
economic
the Games Operation Trust as a decision expected to come until after the 2010
prices available for Zoom flights, travel
global
was a significant change in direction for
Zoom is offering value fares on every
In addition to the competitive
espite
The early disbursement of the fund
foresight.”
we will continue to work hard to bring fantastic service at fantastic prices to customers in every market that we serve.” For more information, visit www. flyzoom.com.
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