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A video follows graphic figures navigating YVR’s terminal facilities.
egular air travellers will know
visitors, whether they are staying
customs clearance process, baggage
figure’s
the
and feel, with a colour scheme
that navigating an unfamiliar
in Canada or connecting to an
collection and connections process,
airport, and are consistent with
of blue and green and graphic
airport can be challenging at
international or U.S. destination.
with various customer care services
those found on YVR’s directional
references to the First Nations
available along the way.
signs in the terminal facilities.
artwork theme of Land, Sea and
journey
through
times. Navigating YVR, the Airport
This four-minute video follows
Authority’s new instructional video,
a graphic figure navigating YVR’s
Recognizable pictograms on
Using a combination of film and
Sky that give the airport a unique
aims to take the guesswork out of
terminal facilities, taking viewers
the right side of the screen act
animation, the video captures
sense of place.
the arrivals process for international
from arrival at the gate, through the
as a guide, charting the graphic
YVR’s distinctive West Coast look
Top marks for YVR
Airport group says aviation competitiveness an election issue
T
he
Canadian
Airports
Council (CAC) has called on the federal political parties
trade and tourism. “Tourism is one of Canada’s most important industries and a major
competitiveness an important part
employer of ordinary Canadians,
of their platforms in this month’s
but a competitive disadvantage
Canadian
The
for Canada’s aviation sector is
association, which serves as the
hurting Canada’s competitiveness
voice of Canada’s airports, said
as a world class tourist destination,”
aviation competitiveness is a key
said CAC president and CEO Jim
component of improving Canada’s
Facette. “Airport rent, air access to
make
improving
federal
election.
foreign markets, adequate resources for border services and aviation security—these are all impacting Canada’s competitiveness as an air service destination and aviation is an important facilitator of global
Coins for a cause
tourism and trade.”
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The new Link Building at YVR features leading-edge architecture and design.
F
or the 11th consecutive year, the prestigious Condé Nast magazine asked its readers for
their top picks of the best the travel
In a speech delivered in Montreal
world has to offer. More than 2,500
ver wonder what to do with
last month, Jean-Marc Eustache,
travellers responded to create this
the pennies, euros or yen
president and CEO Transat, said
year’s Condé Nast Traveller 2008
left in your pocket after a
“Canada is currently not attractive
Readers’ Awards naming Vancouver
vacation? Do you put them in a
to air carriers, either as a hub or as
International Airport (YVR) as the
box as a souvenir of a distant
a gateway to North America, due
second top airport in the world.
land?
currency
to federal policy that has turned
YVR was the only airport in North
and whatever the denomination,
Canada’s airports into cash cows for
America to place in the top 10 Best
Vancouver
the government.”
Airport category.
Whatever
the
Airport
Authority
they
Canada’s
The survey asked travellers to
turn their loose change into change
couldn’t agree more, and for several
rate airports on a variety of factors,
for the community.
years have called for the federal
from cleanliness, design and layout,
government to eliminate airport
shopping and duty free facilities,
rent—a $300-million a year expense
to clarity of flight information and
encourages those departing YVR to
Thanks to a coin collection program at YVR, donating unwanted
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to
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President’s Corner
By LARRY BERG, President and Chief Executive Officer
captures British Columbia’s natural beauty and rich cultural heritage.
parking facilities.
The new Link Building situated
“We strive to ensure that every traveller visiting our airport has the
between
best possible experience,” said Larry
Domestic terminals, combines art
Berg, president and chief executive
and architecture to create a sense
officer Vancouver Airport Authority.
of place at YVR. Underscoring YVR’s
“Having our customers rate us as
theme of Land, Sea and Sky, the
one of the top airports in the world
building’s atrium area also houses a
is exciting and it recognizes the
water feature, as well as a depiction
work of the 26,000 people who
of the Aurora Borealis, or Northern
make YVR the best.”
Lights, with coloured lights reflecting
Through
OCTOBER
leading-edge
architecture and design, coupled
the
International
and
on a series of curved glass ceiling panels. Up from sixth place in 2007, YVR
with unique artwork and a vast array of more than 160 shops and
received an overall rating of 86.10
services, YVR offers passengers a
out of 100 this year, and was edged
true B.C. experience.
out only by Madrid Barajas Airport
From the blue-and-green colour
with a score of 87.60.
scheme representing the forest and
YVR is Canada’s second busiest
ocean surrounding Vancouver to the
airport with 17.5-million passengers,
114,000-litre aquarium showcasing
225,000 tonnes of cargo and 274,000
B.C.’s indigenous life in the new
runway take-offs and landings in
International Terminal wing, YVR
2007.
YVR Video from page 1 Currently, the video is airing on Air Canada’s flights
People and Facilities Win YVR Top Marks
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any people are surprised to learn
Passengers look to all of us at YVR for
that 26,000 people work on Sea
information and assistance, and our helpful
Island. That’s more than some B.C
response is part of the reason our satisfaction
communities. Whether it’s making the airport
ratings have remained high. It’s the small
safe and secure, helping a traveller find their
things, such as showing someone to their
gate, or taking that extra step to answer a
gate, or the nearest coffee shop—things we
passenger’s question, each and every person
do each day—that make the difference.
working at YVR contributes to the success of our airport. Vancouver International Airport recently received high praise from the readers of Condé Nast Traveller magazine who voted YVR the #2 airport in the world. More than 2,500 people participated in the survey which asked travellers to rate airports on a variety of factors from cleanliness, design and layout, shopping and duty free facilities, to clarity of flight information and signage, luggage handling and parking facilities. YVR received an overall rating of 86 out of 100, and was edged out only by Madrid Barajas Airport with a score of 87. While the Airport Authority works hard to
inbound to YVR, and more airline partners are expected to soon offer the tool. Passengers heading to Vancouver—and
make sure the facilities and services offered
family and friends expecting visitors—can also view the video
are among the best in the world, it’s the
on YVR’s website at www.yvr.ca.
everyday efforts of all the people who work here that have prompted our customers to rate
Navigating YVR will be regularly updated to reflect changes to the airport’s facilities and services. Combined
us as one of the top ten airports in the world.
Together with our business partners, we collectively strive to make each and every passenger’s experience here at YVR an exceptional one. For example, the redesigned British Columbia Visitor Centre in the international arrivals area, which opened this summer, offers help and information for our customers 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Tourism B.C. has had a presence at YVR since 2001, combining the best in visitor information with YVR’s customer care services. It is the 26,000 people at more than 360 businesses on Sea Island that contribute to our excellence every day. Receiving an accolade such as the Condé Nast Readers’ Travel Award highlights how our combined efforts make YVR one of the best airports in the world.
with other improvements we’ve made to customer service,
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including additional customer care staff and volunteers, more dynamic, multilingual signs and translation services available 24/7, Navigating YVR is another useful tool to help simplify and enhance the travel experience for international visitors, no matter where they’ve come from or where they’re heading.
Last month’s winner:
Joelle Harbut, Vancouver
Election Issue from page 1
Answer: Airbus A310
that airports have to pass on to air
Commons Standing Committee on
carriers and their passengers.
International Trade released a report is
entitled Ten Steps to a Better Trade
a $6-trillion industry responsible
Policy, which included several key
for some 220-million jobs around
recommendations that took aim at
the world—two million of them
the issue of aviation competitiveness.
in Canada,” said Facette. “Yes,
The CAC joined the committee’s
international travellers are expected
call to negotiate more international
to increase from around 900 million
air
today to 1.6 billion in 2020. But,
up existing free trade agreement
Canada’s ability to capture its fair
(FTA) negotiations, pursue more
share of this market is seriously
foreign investment protection and
threatened by federal policies today
promotion agreements (FIPAs) and
that make Canada a less attractive
improve domestic policy to help
destination for the world’s air
Canadian
carriers.”
globally.
“Internationally,
tourism
service
agreements,
companies
wrap
compete
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aviation
The CAC has issued an election
competitiveness in Canada is of
questionnaire to each of the federal
increased concern as the industry
political parties. In addition to
globally faces fuel prices that are
airport rent, the questionnaire polls
squeezing the finances of airlines
each of the parties on the continued
at YVR. No portion of this publication may be reproduced
around the world. These airlines
liberalization of Canada’s air service
in whole or part without the written permission of the
face a great degree of choice about
agreements with countries around
publisher.
where
the
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issue
they
put
of
their
aircraft.
world—most
notably
the
Airports in Canada must compete
European Union, with which talks
for these aircraft, as well as for local
are ongoing—and other issues of
travellers.
primary importance to Canada’s
In April 2007, the House of
airports.
YVR SKYTALK, the official newspaper of the Vancouver
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2008
Construction Update
Steel structure of the C-Pier expansion project at YVR.
Canada Line and beyond T hose who have been to YVR recently will know the ongoing Canada
Line
Domestic Terminal’s C-Pier As
YVR’s
domestic
with increased capacity for larger
in the Domestic Terminal’s B-Pier
improvements to the south airfield
traffic
aircraft including Boeing 777s, and
and the International Terminal food
is now in progress as part of the
construction
continues to grow, so does the
a new themed dining and shopping
court will commence shortly for
airport’s airside pavement capital
project is among the most visible
need for updated facilities in the
area. Expansive west-facing views
completion in the spring of 2009.
plan.
improvements
to
Domestic Terminal Building, or DTB.
and original First Nations artwork
International Welcome
YVR. But the Airport Authority is
being
made
YVR Project Management (YVRPM), a
will round out the new facility, due
Centre
working hard on a number of other
subsidiary of the Airport Authority,
to open in the fall of 2009. Once
construction projects to expand and
is hard at work on a 6,500 square-
completed, the focus will shift to
enhance terminal facilities for its
metre expansion to the Domestic
updating other areas of the DTB,
passengers. Here is a quick look at
Terminal’s C-Pier facilities that will
including A- and B-Piers.
what’s underway.
see the addition of five new gates
More Terminal Upgrades Work is well underway on a significant upgrade to the Domestic Terminal that will see improvements made to baggage screening on Level 1 by December 2008. Additionally, come November 2009, the DTB will
As for the Canada Line, basic completion of the three stations on
Construction continues in the
Sea Island is targeted for December
arrivals area of the International
2008, with testing and commission-
Terminal, working toward a 2009
ing of the Line to continue into
opening of a full-service international
2009. Full public operations will
welcome centre complete with a new
begin in the fall of 2009. As always, the Airport Authority
Visitor Information Centre now open and operated by Tourism BC.
appreciates its customers’ and
Other Sea Island projects
employees’ patience as the work
A $1-million upgrade to the Airport Authority’s dyke system and
feature an expanded food court with
to
improve
airport
facilities
continues.
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more dining options in the public area of the DTB, plus new retail stores and a public viewing area on Regency Realty Ltd.
Levels 3 and 4. And, appreciates
because a
nice
everyone washroom,
upgrades to washroom facilities
currency can make a real difference
to build a strong and vibrant
in the lives of others. This month,
community. In 2007, this program
nine new bolder, brighter and more
donated more than $518,000 to 85
appealing coin collection kiosks
B.C. charities and organizations.
have been installed throughout
Among those organizations that
the post-security departures level
benefitted from this program are
of the Domestic and International
The Children with Intestinal and
Terminals. These new kiosks stand
Liver Disorder (CH.I.L.D.) Foundation,
out from the crowd and are put
Developmental
in place to encourage those leav-
Association, Ducks Unlimited, Kids
ing Vancouver to make a donation,
Help Phone, Literacy B.C., Nature
instead of discarding loose change,
Conservancy of Canada, St. John
to aid local charities. Last year, this
Ambulance and the Stanley Park
initiative raised more than $15,000.
Restoration Fund.
Disabilities
community-based
So next time you’re departing
organization, Vancouver Airport
YVR, look out for these coin
Authority recognizes the importance
collection kiosks. Whether you’re
of supporting communities. The coin
a local resident or an international
collection initiative is just one part of
visitor, consider depositing some
the Airport Authority’s Community
coins—be they Canadian or foreign
Investment program that works with
currency—and help contribute to
local charities and organizations
strengthening the community.
As
a
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the second tallest control tower in Canada, able to withstand a 7.2 magnitude earthquake.
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British Columbia Visitor Centre open for business
I
in
about 150,000 customers annually.
construction and set for completion
an international destination or
multiple languages and enticing
And with two locations at YVR, you’ll
later this year. Come late 2008, the
picked up a loved one at the
video
find the other centre on the arrivals
phased construction will be complete
level of the Domestic Terminal.
and an entirely redesigned, full-
f you’ve returned to YVR from
scrolling
welcome
footage
messages
depicting
B.C.’s
airport recently, you’ll have noticed
best features to help capture the
that a redesigned British Columbia
imaginations of visitors looking to
Visitor Centre is open for business
make the most of their vacations.
The flagship British Columbia
service international welcome centre
Visitor Centre offers a taste of
will provide the first impression
Arrivals
One of six British Columbia
what’s to come for the arrivals
of YVR, Vancouver and British
area. Since 2001, Tourism BC has
Visitor Centres throughout the
level of the International Terminal
Columbia to passengers arriving
had a presence at YVR, serving
province, this visitor centre serves
Building, which is currently under
from international locales.
in
YVR’s
International
1.5-million visitors to date. This 24-hour flagship visitor centre is the latest enhancement to Tourism BC’s services at the airport. Experienced visitor information counsellors
provide
detailed
itinerary planning, complimentary accommodation ticketing
for
reservations, attractions
and
transportation using a dedicated ticket
database,
and
insightful
community information for all areas of British Columbia. The most common queries? How to get downtown from YVR, and what are the must-see attractions and must-do activities across the province. What makes this visitor centre so unique is that it combines the best visitor information with YVR’s customer care services, delivered in a personalized way. In addition to visitor information, customers can also access translation services and tips for navigating YVR— information that’s also available at YVR’s Customer Care counters in
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Appointment
Cathay appoints new vice president Canada the position of vice president Canada, responsible for
L
Northwest
the airline’s Canadian operations. Shum relocates to
approved
the
C
athay Pacific Airways has appointed Alex Shum to
Vancouver from Cathay’s headquarters in Hong Kong. Shum brings a broad range of experience to his new role. He joined the airline in 1988 as assistant communications engineer and was soon promoted to communications engineer. In addition, Shum has held managerial positions in information management, marketing, revenue, business improvement and airline and cargo planning. He also worked in Bangkok, Thailand and in Manila as country manager Philippines and Guam. In 1997, Shum completed a Masters in Business Management from the University of Michigan.
Alex Shum, Cathay Pacific’s new vice president Canada is located in Vancouver.
Delta, Northwest stockholders approve merger ast month, Delta Air Lines
brings together two unique airlines
and
with
Airlines
announced that their respective
stockholders have overwhelmingly pending
complementary
strengths
that will offer unmatched global service.” The
merger
combined
company
between the two companies. Delta
will be called Delta and will be
stockholders approved the issuance
headquartered in Atlanta. Together
of 1.25 shares of Delta common
with its regional partners, the airline
stock for each outstanding share of
will provide customers access to
Northwest stock to be distributed
more than 390 destinations in 67
upon closing of the merger, expected
countries. The combined company
later this year.
will have more than US$35-billion
Delta stockholders also approved
in
aggregate
annual
revenues,
an amendment to Delta’s employee
operate a mainline fleet of nearly
compensation program that will
800 aircraft, employ approximately
allow the company to distribute
75,000 people worldwide and have
“I’m looking forward to the opportunity to serve the needs of
equity to U.S.-based employees of
one of the strongest balance sheets
our Canadian customers, both passenger and cargo” said Shum.
the combined company shortly after
in the industry.
“Cathay Pacific has been flying to Canada for more than 25 years
the merger closes.
The merger is subject to the
and as a premium carrier will continue to invest in its product
“We appreciate that stockholders
approval of the U.S. Department of
and services to ensure we deliver the choice and superior value
recognize the benefits the Delta-
Justice, which is expected by the end
that our Canadian customers deserve.”
Northwest merger will offer our
of the year.
Cathay Pacific offers 17 flights weekly non-stop from
company, customers, employees,
Delta and Northwest received
Vancouver to Hong Kong, daily non-stop 747-400 service from
and the communities we serve,”
unconditional clearance from the
said Richard Anderson, CEO of
European
Delta. “This is another milestone
airlines’ proposed merger on August
toward completing a merger that
6, 2008.
Vancouver to New York, plus a thrice-weekly freighter service between Vancouver and Hong Kong.
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on
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OCTOBER
2008
YVRAS consortium wins Chicago Midway Airport bid
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V
ancouver Airport Authority has achieved a landmark deal for its subsidiary, YVR
Airport Services (YVRAS). YVRAS is part of a corporate group that has won the bid to operate and develop Chicago Midway Airport. The group, called
Midway
Investment
and
Development Corp., is comprised of
Citi
Infrastructure
Investors
(CII), John Hancock Life Insurance Company and YVRAS. The contract is a 99-year lease that is valued at US$2.5-billion and marks the first time that YVRAS has exported its expertise to the U.S. Chicago Midway Airport is the first
In June 2004, Chicago Mayor Richard Daley and airline officials celebrated the completion of Chicago Midway’s new terminal.
major U.S. airport to be privatized. It offers service to more than 55 destinations and consistently ranks
in the growth of our company, and
among the top 30 airports in the U.S. in terms of passenger volume. In 2007, it handled more than
the
partner with British Columbian and
exclusive platform for investing
is a clear example of how we can
expertise developed at Vancouver
Canadian firms exporting know-how,
in airport assets. Last year, total
leverage our success at home to
International Airport (YVR) to a
knowledge and best practices. The
revenue
develop the best airports in the
network of 18 airports in seven
experience we have in transitioning
operated airports was $433-million.
19.3-million people and 304,000
world,” said Larry Berg, president and
countries.
airports from government control
Its
aircraft operations. Together with
chief executive officer, Vancouver
“This is an excellent opportunity
to private sector management will
totalled more than 29 million.
Chicago’s O’Hare Airport, Chicago
Airport Authority. “Since the mid-
for the company, our employees and
benefit the operation at Chicago
Midway serves the third-largest
nineties, our subsidiary, YVRAS, has
our network of airports,” said George
Midway Airport.”
metropolitan area in the U.S. with a
grown from a great idea into a global
Casey, president and chief executive
population of 10-million people.
airport operator, and we’re proud of
officer for Vancouver Airport Services.
between
this homegrown success.”
“In addition, we can continue to
Authority and CII and is the latter’s
“This contract marks a milestone
YVRAS
has
exported
combined
across
passenger
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OCTOBER
2008
Honduras, a Central American jewel
H
onduras is a democratic republic in
Ocean at the Gulf of Fonseca and by the Gulf
Central America surrounded by high
of Honduras, a large inlet of the Caribbean
tropical mountains, which contributes to
Sea. The latter border offers long stretches of
its diversity of climates. The country is bordered by Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua, the Pacific
Travel Talk
beautiful beach and warm weather. The climate is generally pleasant and temperate
The Bay Islands are the most popular tourist attraction in Honduras and are known for excellent diving and beaches.
with dry (February to May) and wet seasons. The
country’s
terrain
includes
pristine
beaches, lush jungles, breathtaking mountains and challenging rivers. As a result, ecotours, scuba diving, river rafting, mountain treks and zip line canopy tours abound. Good tourist facilities, including hotels and restaurants, can be found in the capital city of Tegucigalpa, in San Pedro Sula, Tela, La Ceiba, the Bay Islands and near the Copan ruins. The country’s current population is estimated at seven-million people, 90 per cent of which is Mestizo, a mixture of Amerindian and European ancestry. About seven per cent of the Honduran
Honduras FastFACTS
Location: Central America, bordered to the northwest by Guatemala, the southwest by El Salvador, the southeast by Nicaragua, the south by the Pacific Ocean, the north by the Gulf of Honduras and and the Caribbean Sea. Capital: Tegucigalpa Population: Approximately 7 million Official Language: Spanish, with English widely spoken Government: Democratic constitutional republic Independence: From Spain in 1823 Currency: Lempira or U.S. dollar. (US$1 = 5 lempiras).
population consists of members of one of the country’s seven recognized indigenous groups. First time visitors to Honduras are amazed by the warmth of Honduran hospitality, no mater what ethnicity. Among the highlights in Honduras are: The beautiful Bay Islands. Honduras’ most popular tourist destination consisting of three
The site also has a large court for playing the Mesoamerican ballgame, where the aim is to keep the ball in play. The Mosquitia (Mosquito Coast). A large rainforest that fills Honduras’ northeast corner along the Caribbean Coast that has one of the earth’s last great tracts of primary forest. An area
large islands, Utila, Roatan and Guanaja, which are
of biological and cultural variety, La Mosquitia
surrounded by approximately 70 smaller, mostly
includes diverse ecosystems, such as mangrove
uninhabited islets. The island of Utila borders
swamps, lagoons, river, savannas, and tropical
the Mesoamerican barrier reef system, which is
rain forest.
the second largest reef in the world after the Australian Great Barrier Reef.
From breathtaking sunsets in Roatan, to the misty green mountains of Pico Bonito, the second
The Ruins at Copan. The Maya are believed
largest park in the country, Honduras is a vibrant
to have inhabited Copan as early as 1,200 BC
wonderland, full of adventure and breathtaking
and the area is now a UNESCO World Heritage
beauty.
Site. The Copan Ruins have intricately carved
For more information on Honduras, visit www.
pillars, or stelae. These, along with the sculptured
honduras.com, or contact Conquest Vacations
decorations of the buildings at Copan are some of
at (604) 273 4866 for information on their new
the very finest surviving art of ancient Mesoamerica.
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2008
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Conquest launches new Honduras program
C
anadian tour operator Conquest
on the northern coast. It is named for a
three-star and the all-inclusive four-star
tour is a system of zip lines (cables)
successful tour operators, with offices
Vacations is offering a new
massive ceiba tree, which served as the
Henry Morgan Resort.
attached to trees in the forest that
in Vancouver, Toronto and Halifax.
service
from
town’s informal gathering place until it
“Honduras is expected to have
offer visitors the exciting opportunity
Conquest books close to one-million
Western Canada. Starting December 12,
was cut down in 1917 to make room for
strong appeal for those who enjoy eco-
to observe and appreciate tropical
passengers from gateways across
2008, Conquest will fly travellers from
the customs house.
tourism,” said Marilyn Stecko director of
vegetation from different vantage points,
to
Honduras
Vancouver and Calgary on a new fuel-
Conquest will offer weekly Friday
sales for Conquest. “Travellers can book
high above the canopy. Not only are you
efficient CanJet Boeing 737-800 that
departures and returns, with seven- and
two eco-tours, a reef and forest tour
observing the forest from a vantage
seats 189. The aircraft will be based
14-night stays. In addition to La Ceiba,
and the Natura Maya Tour, which takes
point high up, but also travelling from
in the West and flights to Honduras
travellers will have a choice of staying
in Copan Mayan tours. On the 14-day
tree to tree on a zip line.
will originate in Vancouver, stop over
in Roatan, Tela or Guanaja, a group of
program there is the ability to spend one
Other charter destinations that
in Calgary and then fly to La Ceiba,
several islands located 50 kilometres off
week in La Cieba and the second week
Conquest will be offering out of Western
Honduras.
the northern shore of Honduras that are
in Roatan”.
Canada this winter season include
La Ceiba, which the Honduran
collectively known as the Bay Islands.
There are numerous day excursions
Vancouver to Cancun; Riviera Maya; Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit.
government has declared to be “The
Hotels that will be used for visitors
available out of La Ceiba including water
Capital of Ecotourism,” is the third
to Honduras include four-star hotels
rafting, horseback riding and zip line
Established in 1972, Conquest
largest city in Honduras and the largest
in La Ceiba, while Roatan offers some
jungle canopy tours. A zip line (canopy)
Vacations is one of Canada’s most
Canada, offering both air-only flights and
complete
package
holidays.
Working closely with professional travel agents across the country, Conquest
offers
destinations
in
Britain, Europe, Florida, The Caribbean, The Bahamas, Cuba, Mexico, Central America and the United States. For more information on Conquest’s new Honduras destination, visit www. conquestvacations.com.
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2008
YVR donates machinery to BCIT
Y
VR’s Fleet Maintenance crew
in 1982, but required extensive
an idea put forward by YVR fleet
bid farewell to an old friend
maintenance and expense to keep
maintenance Buchamer.
apprentice,
Terry
last month. The John Deere
it in service. With the cost of repair
644C front-end loader was presented
being greater than the value of the
“YVR is delighted to donate
to Daren Germaine, BCIT’s manager
equipment, YVR has donated the
this machinery to BCIT students as
heavy equipment group.
machinery to BCIT students in the
part of our community investment
heavy equipment group.
program,”
The loader has been in service
Anne
Murray,
vice president of community and
The donation was the result of
at YVR since it was purchased new
said
Community Corner
Daren Germaine, BCIT’s manager heavy equipment group, with members of YVR’s fleet maintenance crew.
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environmental affairs. “It is a win-
learning, particularly for diagnostic
win solution for us both and one
procedures in determining machine
that contributes to our focus on
failures,”
sustainable practices at YVR.”
students are excited to have a newer
Germaine.
“The
Over the years, the machinery
loader to conduct their practicals
has been used at YVR to load heavy
on and perform tasks that are
equipment, such as sand and gravel
related to a piece of machinery that
for construction projects, de-icing
has been in industry and has the
chemicals for winter operations
indications to prove it. Students will
as well as clearing driftwood from
continue to refurbish the loader as
the sea plane ramp at YVR’s South
the programs cycle through the
Airport and general yard use.
shop.”
BCIT’s Heavy Equipment Group,
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On completion of the program,
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requisite to their Apprenticeship.
students each year. The practical
Apprentices train for more than
learning is a key component of the
four years to prepare for writing
program.
the Interprovincial Red Seal Exam to
Daren Germaine says “donations
level
students
receive
a
qualify as heavy duty mechanics.
such as this facilitate student
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“WestJet constantly seeks to
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ensure that our guest experience is
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Airport
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Terminal
WestJet. “The airport environment
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is part of that experience, and
85 gates in four concourses and
Terminal 1 at LAS provides improved
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amenities and comfort for guests
additional shopping and restaurant
travelling to and from Las Vegas.”
from
2.
WestJet
WestJet currently offers non-
sees this terminal as having more
stop, daily flights to Las Vegas from
opportunities
Vancouver.
choices.
Additionally, to
accommodate
the airline’s growing transborder
WestJet Vacations, which WestJet
operations and is the airline’s first
introduced in 2006, is the largest
U.S. destination to offer guests self-
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WestJet records third quarter of growth
W
Sep-
see a continually increasing number
tember traffic statistics,
of guests flying with us, indicating
announcing a load factor
we are on track with our strategic
estJet
released
objectives. These results are a
of 75.5 per cent.
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increase in revenue passenger miles
model, and most importantly, our
of 11.0 per cent and growth in
people.
capacity, measured in available seat
“Our
miles, of 15.8 per cent. Over the
advertising
month, 46,573 more passengers were
the added value we offer our
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Our
president and CEO. “WestJet flew
fuel surcharge demonstrates our
295,030 more guests in the third
commitment to providing guests
quarter. It is very encouraging to
with the best value.”
“Our
* Chrysler Financial
Terminal
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results
decision
to
eliminate
the
40 years of Japan Airlines at YVR L Japan
while also offering another travel
Airlines’ 40th year of service
option between Vancouver and
at YVR.
Mexico City.
ast
month,
marked
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OCTOBER
2008
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On September 11, 1968, Japan
In the past 40 years, Japan Airlines
Airlines established the Vancouver-
has served thousands of customers,
international airport. Connecting
with a special send-off for Japan
Tokyo route using a Douglas DC-8
including 100,000 passengers on
B.C.’s people and businesses to Asia
Airlines Flight #JL017 from YVR’s
four-engine jet aircraft, operating
500-plus departures in 2007 alone.
is increasingly important, and Japan
International Terminal on September
twice-weekly
Over 40 years, that’s somewhere
Airlines’ 40-year-strong service to
12, attended by representatives
close to 20,000 departures.
Vancouver is an important part
from the airline and Canada Border
For the Airport Authority, Japan
of the airport’s strategy to be the
Services Agency, as well as Airport
week
Airlines’ success has contributed
gateway of choice connecting Asia
Authority president and CEO Larry
connecting Vancouver and Tokyo,
to the growth of YVR as a truly
Pacific with North America.
Berg and Richmond City Mayor
flights.
Since
its
inauguration, Japan Airlines has expanded its service to include seven
direct
flights
per
‘With Glowing Hearts’ named official motto of 2010 Winter Games
T
hree powerful words known to
and the extraordinary feats of human
all Canadians will be forever
endeavour that will occur, both for the
linked
and
athletes and for everyone involved in
Paralympic athletic achievement,
staging the 2010 Winter Games,” said
with the 2010 Winter Games and
Furlong.
with
Olympic
with Canada. With Glowing Hearts
The motto was launched last month
has been chosen as the motto for the
with the participation of several noted
2010 Winter Games by the Vancouver
Canadian Olympic and Paralympic
Organizing Committee for the 2010
medal-winning athletes.
Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC).
“I think With Glowing Hearts works no matter where you are coming
“With Glowing Hearts is connected
from,” said Nathalie Lambert, a four-
and familiar to all Canadians through
time Olympic medallist. “It’s about being
our anthem ‘O Canada’ and it also
proud and working hard. It’s about
embodies what it takes to be an Olympic
commitment, passion and dedication,
or Paralympic athlete,” said John
and everybody has that when they make
Furlong, VANOC chief executive officer.
it to the Games. I think everyone will be
“It embodies the emotions every athlete
inspired by that motto.”
will feel—no matter where they are from
With Glowing Hearts was selected
or what flag they stand under—when
in the fall of 2007 and was followed by
they have the honour to represent their
focus testing in Vancouver, Toronto and
own country on the world’s grandest
Quebec City to ensure the concept, in
international stage in 2010.”
both official languages, resonated with
Des plus brillants exploits is the French motto for the 2010 Winter Games. While the French and English mottos are different, they are drawn from the same inspiration. “Des
plus
brillants
exploits
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OCTOBER
2008
Money Matters
Do your investments beat the Index
I
nvestors
appreciate
great
why the S&P/TSX index is a poor
By PETER KUTNEY
portion (bonds/money market) is
attributed to the decline in resource
their portfolios along with other
significant.
stocks—while many stocks in other
investments. Therefore, the TSX
industries are up.
index is a poor vehicle for most
Rise of the Canadian dollar
investors to use as a comparison to
The
proxy for most investors. The first
Canadian S&P/TSX composite
relates to the composition of the
So, why would an investor with a
index has turned in stellar returns
average diversified portfolio. The
balanced portfolio not switch to an
from 2003 to 2007. But how many
second relates to the sharp rise of
index fund to participate in the great
investors actually saw those returns
the Canadian dollar.
returns obtained during the 2003-
The rapid rise of the Canadian
investors who have 100 per cent of
filter down to their bottom lines?
Portfolio composition
2007 period? The answer, primarily,
dollar is also the cause of the
their portfolio in Canadian stocks, or
have
is the risk factor. The TSX index is
difference in performance between
in a portfolio with a similar industry
great performance of specific sectors
a portfolio that is 100 per cent
much more volatile compared to a
a
weighting.
or indices (such as the S&P/TSX
invested in Canadian stocks—one
diversified portfolio. For example,
TSX index. Investment dealers in
Having a diversified and balanced
composite), they tend to use that as
that resembles the TSX. This index
in 2000 the TSX reached a high of
Canada report results to investors
portfolio is still a sound strategy
a frame of reference to measure the
performance
numbers.
When investors hear about the
Very
few
investors
balanced
portfolio
and
their portfolios. It is only relevant to
the
is composed of the largest Canadian
11, 247 in August. More than 35 per
in Canada dollars, and the gains
performance of their own portfolios.
stocks of which 49 per cent is
cent of the index consisted of BCE
the dollar made between 2003-2007
While the S&P/TSX composite index
concentrated in energy and material
and Nortel stocks. Two years later,
diluted the net returns to Canadian
is the most commonly quoted in
(mining) stocks, while approximately
the TSX had dropped an amazing 45
investors. The 60 per cent rise in the
Canada, it is not representative
26 per cent is concentrated in
per cent to 6,180.
Canadian dollar is unprecedented in
of most investors’ portfolios. A
financial services stocks.
Currently,
the
concentration
this century and it graphically shows the results of currency fluctuations.
which
In comparison, a typical balanced
of the TSX in resource stocks is
most financial planners favour, is
investor portfolio consists of bonds,
the issue. From June to September
The lesson is that currencies
quite different in composition, so
Canadian stocks, foreign stocks, and
17, 2008, the TSX has dropped 21
do fluctuate and most Canadians
investors should not measure their
money market funds or GICs. This
per cent, with most of that drop
do have some foreign stocks in
portfolios against it.
portfolio will have some correlation
well-balanced
portfolio,
There are essentially two reasons
to the TSX index if the fixed income
that will be successful in the long run. It may not produce the highest returns in the short run, but it provides an excellent balance of risk versus return—and much less risk than the index itself. Peter Kutney is a financial planner with Partners in Planning in Vancouver. He can be reached at (604) 438-1603 or
Air Canada eliminates second bag fee, folds fuel surcharges into advertised fares
L
ast
month,
Air
Canada
fares within North America. The
checked-bag fees.
eliminated the $25 fee for all
airline began charging fees to help
“Although the cost of fuel remains
second checked-bag charges
offset record-high oil prices. Air
highly volatile and far above historic
the airline had implemented this
Canada is the first major North
norms, the recent retreat in oil
spring for Tango and Tango Plus
American carrier to remove second
prices is enabling us to reinstate our previous baggage policy,” said Ben
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Smith, executive vice President and chief commercial officer. “We are eliminating the second checked bag charge on North American Tango and Tango Plus fares, reflecting our customers’ expressed preferences.” Starting October 14, Air Canada will also simplify its excess baggage fees by introducing a single $75 pkutney@telus.net. fee for travel within North America ($100 international) for overweight and/or oversize pieces. This new policy replaces the standard industry practice of imposing individual fees for each situation. For bags exceeding the free allowance, the excess piece fee will now include any applicable overweight or oversize fees. A 10 per cent discount on excess piece fees is offered when fees are paid while checking-in online at www. aircanada.com or at an airport selfservice kiosk. Air Canada has also incorporated into its advertised prices the oneway, add-on fuel surcharge that currently
ranges
between
$20
and $60 on domestic and U.S. transborder flights. “Air Canada is making its pricing more transparent by removing addon fuel surcharges for flights within North America and instead adjusting its base fares to cover the total cost of fuel,” said Smith. “These initiatives are made possible by the recent relief from all-time high oil prices and even though fares will remain dynamic, Air Canada is committed to everyday low prices and will continue to match the lowest fares in the marketplace.”
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OCTOBER
2008
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Green Travel
JAL joins aviation, energy and academic leaders in development of sustainable biofuels
J
apan Airlines (JAL), along with
first global transportation sector to
Boeing and Honeywell’s UOP, a
voluntarily drive verifiable sustainability
refining technology developer, has
practices into its fuel supply chain.
established a group to accelerate the
The group’s charter is to enable
development and commercialization of
the commercial use of renewable fuel
sustainable new aviation fuels.
sources that can reduce greenhouse gas
With support and advice from the
emissions, while lessening commercial
World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and Natural
aviation’s exposure to oil price volatility
Resources Defense Council (NRDC),
and dependence on fossil fuels. Airlines
the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Users
supporting the sustainable fuels initiative
Group makes commercial aviation the
include JAL, Air France, Air New Zealand,
Canada adds Dominican Republic to Blue Sky Agreement
L
ast month, the Honourable
ongoing efforts to deepen our
Lawrence Cannon, Minister of
engagement in the Americas and will
Transport, Infrastructure and
facilitate growth in trade, investment
Communities and the Honourable
and tourism for Canadian business,”
Michael M. Fortier, Minister of
said Minister Fortier. “Canadian
International
announced
travellers will also benefit from the
the conclusion of a new Blue Skies
strong safety and security provisions
bilateral air transport agreement
as well as the increased flexibility in
with the Dominican Republic.
flight availability.”
Trade,
The agreement allows airlines of
Canada is also engaged in bilateral
both countries to serve any cities
free trade agreement negotiations
in both Canada and the Dominican
with the Dominican Republic. In
Republic with their own aircraft
2007, bilateral merchandise trade
and code-sharing services, for both
between Canada and the Dominican
passenger and all-cargo flights.
Republic totalled $311-million, with
Air carriers can freely decide the
Canadian exports accounting for
frequency of services and prices to
$198-million and imports totalling
be offered.
$113-million. From 2006 to 2007,
“This agreement is another step
Canadian merchandise exports to
forward in the implementation of this
the Dominican Republic increased
government’s Blue Sky international
21 per cent.
air transportation policy, which was
The new rights are likely to result
put in place to open air transport
in a greater range of travel options
markets,” said Minister Cannon. “It
for passengers and businesses.
will be beneficial for travellers and
Airlines are currently reviewing the
shippers, airports and airlines of
new agreement to determine what
both countries.” The Dominican Republic is one of Canada’s largest air travel markets
new services may be offered. Vancouver
Airport
Services
(YVRAS), which is jointly owned by
and an important tourism destination
Vancouver Airport Authority (YVR)
for Canadians. In conjunction with
and Citi Infrastructure Investors
flights between the two countries,
(CII), manages and develops a global
services may also be offered to and
network of airports that includes six
from third countries.
of the 10 international airports in
“This agreement is part of our
the Dominican Republic.
The hardy Jatropha plant is resistant to drought and pests, and produces seeds containing up to 40 per cent oil. When the seeds are crushed and processed, the resulting oil can be used in a standard diesel engine, while the residue can also be processed into biomass to power electricity plants.
ANA, Cargolux, Gulf Air, KLM, SAS and
socioeconomic value to the local
Virgin Atlantic Airways. Collectively,
communities.
part of a portfolio of biomass-based
The group has announced two initial
renewable fuel solutions that, through
sustainability research projects. Assistant
advanced fuel processing methodologies
All group members subscribe to a
Professor Rob Bailis of Yale University’s
developed by energy sector leaders such
sustainability pledge stipulating that
School of Forestry and Environmental
as UOP, can help aviation diversify its
any sustainable biofuel must perform
Studies, through funding provided
fuel supply.
as well as, or better than, kerosene-
by Boeing, will conduct the first peer-
“This taskforce comes at just the right
based fuel, but with a smaller carbon
reviewed, comprehensive sustainability
time to help airlines cut costs and decrease
lifecycle. The user’s group pledged to
assessment of jatropha curcas, a
their greenhouse gas emissions,” said Liz
consider only renewable fuel sources
drought-resistant perennial plant, to
Barratt-Brown, NRDC senior attorney. “If
that minimize biodiversity impacts—
include lifecycle CO2 emissions and the
done right, sustainable biofuels could
fuels that require minimal land, water
socio-economic impacts to farmers in
lower the airlines’ carbon footprint at a
and energy to produce, and that don’t
developing nations. Similarly, NRDC will
time when all industries need to be moving
compete with food or fresh water
conduct a comprehensive assessment
away from fuels with higher levels of
resources. In addition, cultivation and
of algae to ensure it meets the group’s
greenhouse gas emissions, especially high
harvest of plant stocks must provide
stringent sustainability criteria.
carbon tar sands and liquid coal.”
they account for approximately 15 per cent of commercial jet fuel use.
Air Canada to launch non-stop Vancouver-Fort McMurray service
B
eginning January 5, 2009, Air
only non-stop flights between Fort
energy centre of Alberta to Toronto,
Canada will offer the only
McMurray
Edmonton and Calgary.”
daily non-stop service linking
Canada is responding to strategic
Vancouver and Fort McMurray. Air Canada Jazz will operate flights using 50-seat Bombardier regional jet aircraft. Flights have been timed to ensure convenient connections
and
Vancouver,
Air
With 335 non-stop flights each
growing
week from British Columbia and
market,” said Daniel Shurz, vice
Alberta to Ontario, Quebec and
president, network planning. “This
Atlantic Canada, Air Canada offers
new
the most non-stop flights connecting
opportunities
in
non-stop
this
service
between
Vancouver and Fort McMurray will
Western and Eastern Canada.
complement our flights from the
to and from points across British Columbia and the US west coast. Flights will depart Vancouver
A Boeing 737-800 at Cibao International Airport in Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic. Photo: Luis Sanchez.
Both species may potentially become
at 12 p.m., arriving Fort McMurray at 2:55 p.m. Fort McMurray flights will depart at 3:25 p.m., arriving Vancouver at 4:25 p.m. With this newest flight, Air Canada will offer 14 daily flights from Fort McMurray to Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton and Toronto. “With the introduction of the
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SEPTEMBER
WestJet gives Ronald McDonald House ‘wings’
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onald
McDonald
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Summit Customs Brokers “Aviation Specialists” Head Office / Airport Airport Office: Tel: (604) 278-3551 FAX (604) 278-3291 B.C. Cont. U.S.A. Toll-Free 1-800-663-4080 www.summitcb.com
Pacific Hwy. (Border) Tel: (604) 538-8414 FAX (604) 538-8148 Offices in Dawson Creek, Kelowna, Osoyoos, Penticton, Prince George, B.C. Whitehorse, Yukon, Vernon
Vancouver’s Ronald McDonald House opened on October 4th, 1983.
House
Charities (RMHC) of Canada and WestJet have launched a
new initiative whereby WestJet will donate flights to the charity. RMHC is dedicated to helping children with serious illnesses or disabilities and their families lead happier and
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healthier lives.
PREBOARD SCREENING OFFICERS POINT LEADERS
Through WestJet’s community investment
program,
WestJet
Cares for Kids, the airline will
GARDA is currently seeking Preboard Screening Officers and Point Leaders at various locations in central and northern BC, as well as Ft. McMurray, Alberta. If you are qualified in either of these positions and looking for a new challenge, we would like to hear from you.
donate more than 500 single flights to support RMHC families, fundraising and administration. Often
referred
to
as
the
“House that Love Built,” a Ronald McDonald House is a home-awayfrom-home
where
families
Relocation assistance available.
of
Please send a cover letter and résumé with references to: ljohns@garda.ca Fax: 604.270.3765
seriously ill children can stay while their child receives treatment at a nearby hospital. There are 12 Ronald McDonald Houses across Canada.
Airbus leads Boeing in orders, output Airbus
sold
31
planes
HELICOPTER TECHNICIANS in
September, bringing gross orders for the first nine months of the year to 785 as the European planemaker held a lead over Boeing in new orders and deliveries. In the first nine months, Boeing delivered 325 aircraft and sold a net total of 623 planes, or 625 before two cancellations.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Free Job Placement Service Fellowship of Christian Airline Personnel H.M. “Jay” James (604) 430-3554 www.FCAP.org www.christiantransportation.org jayjamescanada@yahoo.ca
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE
Certifying Engineer Line Cat “M” (YVR) 2008-670-002365-2379-2431 Job Type: Location: Job Category: Industry: Number Of Positions: Company Url:
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Canada’s second largest airline, Air Canada Jazz serves over 85 destinations in Canada and the United States with a fleet of regional jet and turboprop aircraft. We operate over 848 flights a day and carry over 9 million passengers each year. Headquartered in Halifax with close to 5,000 employees, Jazz offers a professional working environment and opportunities for individual career growth. Jazz is an employment equity employer. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply. We are currently accepting resumes for the position of:
CERTIFYING ENGINEER LINE CAT “M” (FULL TIME) VANCOUVER, BC Your Key Activities would be: The Engineer Certifying -Category M will maintain the aircraft in an airworthy condition and carry out maintenance tasks as required. Duties and responsibilities will include the following: Carry out Line Maintenance duties on company aircraft; Report to Maintenance Crew Chief and Maintenance Supervisor on issues affecting the serviceability of aircraft; Co-ordinate part requirements with Maintenance Crew Chief and Maintenance Supervisor; Oversee the work requirements necessary for the completion of work packages and release aircraft for return to service; Ensure that safety policies and procedures are followed; Provide instructional support to employees as required for their development; Complete and certify log books and work sheets for work accomplished; Attend training courses as directed by the company; Liaise with flight crews with respect to serviceability of aircraft; Ensure aircraft are maintained in accordance with company and Transport Canada regulations; Perform duties in accordance with established policies and procedures while giving primary consideration to personal safety, the safety of co-workers and customers. Other related duties as assigned. We are looking for the following education and specific Training: The successful candidate will be a graduate of an approved Transport Canada Aircraft Maintenance course. Experience in carrying out line maintenance on CRJ and/or DASH-8 aircraft will be a definite asset. All applicants should have the Ability to obtain an Airport Vehicle Operators Permit (AVOP) and hold a valid radio license.
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Helitech Support Services, located at the Abbotsford International Airport, is looking for qualified Helicopter Technicians to fill the following rolls:
Hydraulic Technicians Experience on Bell, S61 & S76 Hydraulic Units an asset.
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