DECEMBER 2008
Canada Line rolls into YVR Station `Tis the season for YVR’s annual Christmas Tree Decorating Contest
After months of Canada Line
Jim Jorgenson
travel option for YVR customers and
I
commissioning
employees, carrying riders from the
along the airport portion of the line,
airport or Richmond to downtown
passengers including British Columbia
Vancouver in about 24 minutes—half the
Premier Gordon Campbell, the Airport
average time it takes to drive the same
Authority’s president and CEO Larry
distance. By 2010, it’s expected that the
throughout Metro Vancouver visited
Berg, and members of the news media,
Canada Line will serve approximately
YVR last month with their handcrafted
enjoyed the 10-minute journey between
100,000 riders every day.
ornaments to decorate trees as part of
train
testing
and
Richmond’s Bridgeport Station and the
T
Students from Quilchena Elementary School and their trees, which were decorated with distinctive handcrafted ornaments.
offer a fast, convenient and inexpensive
train ride.
Here
at
YVR,
testing
and
YVR-Airport Station, connected to the
commissioning of the trains on the
terminals via the new Link Building.
Bridgeport Station to YVR-Airport
t’s that time of year again. In anticipation of the holiday season, 30 elementary classes from schools
the 10th annual YVR Christmas TreeDecorating Contest. Sponsored
by
airport
business
he Canada Line rapid transit link
With the beginning of Canada Line
Station section of the Canada Line is
partners, these beautifully adorned
connecting YVR with Richmond
operations in 2009, YVR will join the
almost complete, and construction on
Christmas trees become part of YVR’s
and
Vancouver
ranks of major international airports
YVR’s portion of the line continues
holiday décor and are hung on the
reached another milestone earlier this
with direct rapid transit links to
on schedule, with station completion
columns
month with the first official passenger
downtown centres. The Canada Line will
expected in winter 2008.
Terminal for the month of December.
downtown
YVR shops and services receive international awards
lining
the
International
Observation deck at YVR: Your input requested
Y
North America (ACI-NA).
YVR earned first place for Best Food and Beverage Program in the medium The site of YVR’s future observation and information area, which features a great view of the airfield.
airport category for the expanded offerings in the International Terminal, including Milestones,
V
Authority
customers regarding what they would
is working to develop an
like to see, do or learn about in a
observation and information
viewing area. Please take a few moments
area for the public at YVR. Under
to complete an online questionnaire
consideration are a number of interesting
by visiting www.yvr.ca then click on
elements for this area, with the goal of
Observation Area Questionnaire in
informing, educating and entertaining
Latest Information box (top right hand
customers and the airport community.
side of home page).
ancouver
Euro Café featuring Vancouver’s own La Baguette et L’Echalote, and a food court featuring a range of
Retail Program in the midsize
Award-winning retail store Virgin Books and Music, in the International Terminal Departures area.
airport category also went to YVR for the expanded shopping selection in the International Terminal, including the premium duty free shops operated by Spanish travel retail expert Aldeasa and specialty
See RECOGNITION page
customers
and
airport
employees are encouraged to vote for their favourite Christmas tree by completing a ballot found underneath each tree and at Customer Care counters
See DECORATING CONTEST page 3
Powering YVR the smart way
again been recognized with two awards from Airports Council International-
First place for Best Specialty
YVR
inside:
VR’s world-class selection of 160 shops, services and restaurants has once
delicious options.
Santa gave his final approval before this year’s Christmas trees were hung at YVR.
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Airport
The Airport Authority is asking for input from the airport community and
Page
Hope Air calls for volunteer pilots
Page
Airbus celebrates anniversary
Page
Classified
Page
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The Airport Authority will be
See INPUT REQUEST page 3
Vote for your favourite YVR Christmas Tree by donation. Ballot forms underneath each tree and at the Customer Information Counters. * YVR is the international aeronautical designation for Vancouver International Airport.
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DECEMBER
Decorating contest from page 1 in the public areas of the terminal. As
classes with the most votes for their
the Airport Authority’s gift to you, every
decorated trees, while all funds raised
completed ballot will be entered in a
through donations and sponsorship fees
draw to win $250 YVR Bucks for use at
will go directly to the CKNW Orphans’
any YVR shop, service or restaurant—a
Fund, to support its efforts to assist
welcome incentive during the holiday
local organizations concerned with the
gift-giving season.
welfare of underprivileged children or
Prizes will be awarded to those
children with disabilities.
2008
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Season’s greetingsto from Sound Planning Weather the Storm Vancouver Airport Authority
W
ith the holiday season approaching,
sound planning and a conservative approach to financial
Vancouver Airport Authority extends warm
management. Looking to next year, YVR will be an exciting place in 2009.
wishes to the YVR community.
This past year was filled with many firsts at YVR. The
Construction projects are nearing completion, with the new
airport was named as an official Olympic sponsor of the 2010
five-gate expansion to C-Pier, a new food and retail area in the
Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, the first in Olympic
Domestic Terminal and the second phase of the Link building.
Games’ history. The Airport Authority also enhanced its
Also, the beginning of Canada Line operations in 2009 will
customer care program with the goal to serve each and every
offer a fast and convenient travel option for YVR customers
passenger that visits YVR—no matter what language they
and employees, carrying riders from the airport or Richmond
speak or what time they arrive. Thanks to strong partnerships
to downtown Vancouver in about 24 minutes. By 2010, it’s
and teamwork, Vancouver International Airport is the first
expected that the Canada Line will serve approximately
been recognized with ACI-NA excellence awards. In 2007, Sue
to have customer care staff in the customs hall. And on the
100,000 riders every day.
Stiene, director of retail and passenger services at YVR, won the
technology front, YVR notched another first this fall as free
Recognition from page 1 retailers like Virgin Books and Music. Designed to inspire creativity in the industry and to recognize outstanding airport concessions, the ACI-NA awards demonstrate the growing importance of shops, services and restaurants to the overall airport travel experience. An independent panel comprised of professionals from the food and beverage, retail mall, architecture and consumer sectors judged entries. Since 2000, the Airport Authority’s concession program has
Ensuring every customer has an outstanding experience at
inaugural Concession Director of the Year award, in recognition of her outstanding efforts to enhance the YVR experience and contributions to the airport concession industry. With these awards in hand, YVR’s retail team is focused on enhancements to the Domestic Terminal, both pre- and postsecurity. In the coming months, some shops and restaurants will close, others relocate, and some new and exciting concepts
WiFi internet access was launched throughout the airport.
YVR is courtesy of all 27,000 people who work at the airport.
However, 2008 was not without its challenges. The recent
Together, their hard work has made YVR one of the top
economic uncertainties and high fuel prices of the summer
airports in the world, as noted by the readers of Condé Nast
forced some organizations to make tough decisions. Some
magazine in the annual Condé Nast Traveler 2008 Readers’
have reduced the frequency of routes, number of staff and,
Awards.
emerge, including Daniel Le Chocolat Belge, Fruits and Passion, and the Sunglass Hut. Relocating this month on Level 3 of the Domestic Terminal
in the case of charter airlines like Zoom and Oasis, ceased
Season’s greetings and best wishes for a happy 2009.
operations. YVR is ready to weather this storm thanks to
Vancouver Airport Authority.
are ICE Currency Services, the Royal Bank of Canada and Wok ‘n Roll/Toshi Teppanyaki Express.
Name that Aircraft
Input request from page 1 collecting responses until December 31, 2008. Your input is appreciated and SkyTalk readers will be kept informed as the Airport Authority moves forward with this exciting project.
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Last month’s winner:
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DECEMBER
2008
Powering YVR the smart way
W
e all know an airport
designed and installed 215 patented
is not a typical 9-to-5
switch boxes to shut off power
business. YVR is like a
to unused monitors, resulting in
small city, with 26,000 employees, some 17-million passengers and three terminals that run 24/7. Everything, from flight information displays to the lighting in the food court to the baggage systems, relies on power to run smoothly and efficiently. In 2002, YVR became the first designated BC Hydro Power Smart Certified business. Since then, the Airport Authority has accumulated more
than
$4.6-million
dollars
in total electricity savings since 1999, and more than 14 gigawatthours (GWh) of avoided electricity consumption because of projects completed between 2001 and 2007. Below, a closer look at some of the interesting initiatives, which make YVR’s airport systems both reliable and sustainable.
significant energy and cost savings.
Carbon Dioxide Sensors Heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems are essential to an airport, which regularly sees thousands of people congregating in its facilities during peak travel times. YVR’s International Terminal facilities were designed to accommodate the fresh air requirements of up to 5,000 people during these busy use in non-peak times, the Airport Authority installed carbon dioxide energy-efficient, durable and cost-
system
people in the facility, and uses this
effective.
conveyor sections and more than
data to control the mix of fresh air
Baggage System
1,500 motors. However, for those
These initiatives make good
On average, more than 60,000
times when conveyor sections aren’t
environmental and good business
pieces of luggage travel through
actively moving bags, the Airport
sense. For more information, check
YVR’s baggage system each day,
Authority commissioned designers
out the 2007 Sustainability Report
moving
to implement a series of sensors and
at www.yvr.ca.
sensors to monitor the number of
circulated through the building.
Lighting Both in the terminal and on the
Flight Information Displays information
along
a
sophisticated
composed
of
1,400
controls that temporarily shut down unused sections of the system.
airfield, lighting is essential to the safe operation of YVR and a good
Flight
YVR’s escalators and moving walkways, like this one in the International Terminal, are motion-activated to reduce energy consumption.
travel periods. To scale back energy
opportunity for energy reduction. YVR’s terminal lighting automatically displays
dims and brightens in response to
throughout YVR’s terminal facilities
outside light, and energy-efficient
display up-to-date flight arrival and
compact fluorescent lights are used
departure status. Hundreds of these
throughout the facility. Airside,
monitors used to operate 24 hours
YVR’s taxiway inset lights, which
a day, even when no relevant flight
guide aircraft and airside vehicles
information was being fed to the
to and from the runways, are lit by
monitors. The Airport Authority
high-power LED lights, which are
New flights to Mexico offer greater consumer choice
PUB & RESTAURANT
OPEN CHRISTMAS DAY 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Christmas Menu
Appetizers: Butternut Squash Soup with maple chive cream Or Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Pate with dark rye bread capers & red onion Or Classic Caesar Salad Entrées: Roast Fraser Valley Turkey with pan gravy, sage & chestnut stuffing, garlic mashed potatoes & seasonal buttered vegetables Or Slow Roasted Prime Rib with roasted shallot & red wine jus, yorkshire pudding, gratin potatoes & seasonal buttered vegetables Or Grilled Wild B.C Salmon served with a shrimp & crab remoulade, chardonnay beurre blanc, saffron scented basmati rice & seasonal buttered vegetables Or Whole Wheat Penne with fresh seasonal vegetables tossed in a fresh tomato cream basil sauce topped with fresh Parmesan & served with crispy garlic bread. Dessert Buffet : Warm Highland Bread Pudding • English Christmas Pudding with rum butter sauce • Christmas Yule log • Streusel Minced Tarts • Espresso Crème Brîìlée • Assorted Cakes • Assorted Cookies • Assorted Pastries Fresh Tropical Fruit Platter Coffee, tea & soft drinks are included
$45.00
Ixtapa is a Mexican beach resort located 240 kilometres northwest of Acapulco.
C
“These new links will provide
anada’s Transport Minister,
WestJet to operate scheduled flights
John Baird, has cleared the
between Vancouver and Ixtapa/
more
way for Air Transat and
Zihuatanejo on the Mexican Riviera.
travelling and shipping goods to
4 Airport Job Training Free Information Session January 14, 2009 Burnaby Central High School 7p.m.
604-664-8888
http://sd41.bc.ca/ programs/continuing
choices
for
Canadians
Mexico,” said Minister Baird. “At a time of global economic uncertainty, I’m pleased to see this kind of growth in the airline industry.” Under the provisions of Canada’s international
air
transportation
policy, all Canadian air carriers may apply to the Minister for designation to operate scheduled international air services. The 1961 Canada-Mexico bilateral Air Transport Agreement, which was amended in 1999 and 2007, governs scheduled air services between the two countries. Air
(Not including Taxes or Gratuity)
Transat
currently
offers
winter flights to Cancun, Huatulco,
Tickets & Information Hotline: 604-276-1962
Manzanillo, Puerto Vallarta and San Jose del Cabo, Mexico, from Vancouver. Regency Realty Ltd.
WestJet currently offers winter flights between Vancouver and San Jose del Cabo.
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DECEMBER
2008
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United Airlines to offer Economy Plus upgrade through Sabre system
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United Airlines’ three livery styles. The airline is one of the founding members of the Star Alliance airline alliance.
U
customize their trip.”
nited Airlines is working
flight. United’s Economy Plus seats
so again,” says Dennis Cary, chief
with one of the major travel
have up to 12.7 more centimetres of
marketing and customer officer. “We
In spring of 2009, customers
distribution companies to
legroom and are located at the front
are responding to the popularity of
who book their travel through a
of the economy cabin.
Economy Plus by making it easier
travel agency that uses the Sabre
customers to purchase an upgrade to
“Eight out of 10 customers
for our customers to choose these
distribution system will be able to
its Economy Plus seats that provide
who have purchased an upgrade
seats, while also providing them with
purchase an upgrade to Economy
more room to work or rest on a
to Economy Plus say they will do
more opportunities to conveniently
Plus from their travel agent. Economy
make it even more convenient for
Plus seats are complimentary for
WestJetter elves deliver toys this Christmas
E
arlier this month, WestJet
are dedicated to supporting
children and family members
shared its pride over the
children’s health and wellness,”
visited by WestJetters will also
7,300
who
said Richard Bartrem, WestJet
collected more than 3,000 toys
vice-president of culture and
for the annual WestJet Cares
communications. “We strive to
for Kids Toy Drive. Throughout
empower our people to make a
sock is stuffed with portable
this month, WestJetters will
difference and the WestJetters
ear bud headphones, luggage
deliver the toys to 28 children’s
who donated these toys and
hospitals and pediatric wards in
those who will be delivering
25 cities across Canada.
them to the hospitals exemplify
WestJetters
“WestJet,
and
more
not-for-profit
organization
In addition to a toy, the
International Airport (YVR). A Board
and San Francisco, and codeshares
of Directors, members of which are
Cares for Kids stocking. Each
on flights to Los Angeles. The airline
appointed by nominating entities and
has removed fuel surcharges from all
by the Board from the community at
flights between Canada and the USA.
large, governs the Airport Authority.
For
tags and a 30-minute calling
more
information,
visit
The Board also includes the Airport Authority president and CEO.
www.ual.com.
card compliments of Canadian
Allstream.
New Year’s Eve Menu 2008 Appetizers Brandied Lobster Bisque with lobster ravioli & maple chive cream Or Shittake Mushroom, Asparagus & Smoked Duck Breast Salad with white truffle vinaigrette & baby mixed greens Or Fresh Poached Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail with a duo of sauces. All appetizers are served with assorted bread rolls & creamery butter
available at YVR, the only challenge
International Departures, Customer
will be narrowing down the selection.
stress by using YVR shops
Information
U.S.A.
Travellers on international flights
as a viable option for making late
Departures, Gate E87. Gift-wrapping
can choose something special from
purchases for family and friends.
service is available from December
the array of luxury goods and
With Christmas just around the
12-24, 2008, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily
cosmetics at one of the duty free
corner, shopping days are waning,
with any YVR retail purchase.
boutiques. Additionally, get a head
but YVR has a treasure trove of
Connecting flights
start on purchasing special Olympic
Counter;
more than 160 shops and services,
Travellers should be aware that
for travellers to find something for
due to security regulations, gifts
Olympic
everyone on their gift-giving list.
might be unwrapped at connecting
Vancouver 2010 luggage tag when
And, in the spirit of giving, YVR
airports. Liquids, gels and aerosols
you purchase $100 (before taxes) at
is sweetening the deal by offering
cannot be wrapped for International
any Olympic Store or Olympic Store
free gift wrapping for departing
and U.S.A. connecting passengers.
kiosk at YVR before December 24.
travellers at the following post-
Wide range of Goods With a wide range of goods
that
be given a special little WestJet
Departures, Gates A1 and C31;
Domestic
status in the program.
manages and operates Vancouver
can save time, money and
locations:
Authority is a community-based,
United offers several daily flights
ast-minute holiday shoppers
security
Vancouver International Airport
program who hold at least premier
from Vancouver to Chicago, Denver
Holiday shopping at YVR with free gift wrapping
L
members of United’s Mileage Plus
communications provider MTS
this spirit.”
importantly, our WestJetters,
Did You Know?
merchandise from one of YVR’s Stores—receive
a
free
Here’s to happy holidays and safe travel.
Entrées Prime Rib & Jumbo Grilled Shrimp served with herb yorkshire pudding, roasted shallot & red wine jus, blue cheese gratin potatoes, buttered snow peas, asparagus & slow roasted tomatoes Or Seared Wild BC Halibut topped with rock shrimp, crab& champagne ragout, served with saffron basmati rice, buttered snow peas, asparagus & slow roasted tomatoes Or Fraser Valley Corn Hen with orange wild rice stuffing served with a port wine reduction & caramelized apples with buttered snow peas, asparagus, slow roasted tomatoes & garlic-mashed potatoes. Desserts Hazel Nut and Chocolate Mousse Cake with french vanilla ice cream, hazelnut praline & white chocolate sauce Or Velvet Lemon Tart with raspberry sherbet and vanilla sabayon An assortment of herbal and regular teas, regular and decaffeinated coffee are included
$65.00
(Not including Taxes or Gratuity)
Tickets & Information Hotline: 604-276-1962
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DECEMBER
2008
Air Transat increases meal selection on European routes
A
ir Transat is offering more complete meals onboard all
Air Transat carries some 2.5-million passengers annually
its flights to Europe. Meal trays include appetizer, main
to nearly 60 destinations in 25 countries using its fleet of 18
dish and dessert. According to the European route
being serviced, the airline offers one of the following choices:
• Penne primavera, rosée sauce; • Chicken coq au vin; • Beef BBQ; or • Beef pot roast.
Airbus A330s and A310s. The airline provides service to the European cities of Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Glasgow, London Gatwick, Manchester, Munich and Paris from Vancouver. For more information, visit www.airtransat.com.
Community Corner
Hope Air calls for volunteer pilots
H
ope Air, the national charity
in other communities quite challenging.
that helps Canadians get to
That’s why a large number of aircraft
medical treatment when they
and pilots are stationed in the Northern
cannot afford the flight costs, is seeking
reaches of Canada, especially in B.C. I fly
qualified pilots to volunteer their
because I love it, and I volunteer with
services for a great cause.
Hope Air because of my passion for
In 2007 alone, Hope Air arranged
flying and community service obligation
more than 2,400 flights for Canadians
of helping others. Canadians have a
requiring non-emergency medical care,
tradition of helping those who are less
34 per cent of those in British Columbia.
fortunate, and Hope Air provides a great
A key component of Hope Air’s success
opportunity.”
is the Volunteer Pilot Program, which allows
the
organization
to
serve
remote communities that may not have
Hope Air currently has 150 volunteer pilots across the country, but the need is far greater.
commercial airline service. This year,
Pilots who meet the following
volunteer pilots have flown more than
minimum criteria are encouraged to
51,000 nautical miles in support of
apply:
Hope Air. The Volunteer Pilot Program provides general aviation pilots the opportunity to combine a passion for flying with an opportunity to give back.
• Private Pilot License with 200 hours PIC; or
• Commercial Pilot License; and • 30 hours on type in either case. For more information on Hope
For volunteer pilot Layne Craig
Air, or to apply to as a volunteer
of Fort St. John, this is a meaningful
pilot, visit the Hope Air website at
experience: “Living and working in
www.hopeair.org.
Northern British Columbia can make accessing non-emergency medical care
Vancouver Airport Authority is a proud sponsor of Hope Air.
Temporary employee parking relocation for holiday season
T
additional
lot will include new bus shuttle shelters,
customer parking during the
lighting and 24-hour security patrols.
upcoming holiday season, YVR
An extra shuttle bus will be added to
o
accommodate
employee parking will be temporarily relocated to the Templeton Station parking area from December 15, 2008 to January 5, 2009. Employees whose parking spot will be affected have already been notified. The new parking area is located at the site of the future Templeton Canada Line Station. This new parking
the existing fleet to ensure that pickups and drop-offs remain frequent and consistent. The added travel time to the terminal is expected to be less than three minutes per trip. For more information, please contact YVR Parking at (604) 276-7739.
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2008
Book Review
Soaring Sales: Sales training for the flight instructor and for those who want to soar
S
oaring Sales: Sales training for the flight instructor and for those who want to soar, takes an innovative
and entertaining approach to learning the basic techniques used in making a sale. Author J. Thomas Zeiser breaks the sales process into components, includes detailed exercises to help learn sales steps and then offers an understanding of how to successfully use these strategies in any situation. The book guarantees readers will improve interpersonal and sales skills regardless of the industry in which they are involved. Zeiser organized the 2005 YVR Air Fair tradeshow and is a 32-year career
pilot who pursued a successful career in sales until 1998, when he returned to his passion of flying. “This guide provides ideas on how a flight instructor can ensure they are busy, build their student base and make themselves an asset to both their firm and their own students,” said Pat Kennedy, chief operating officer Pacific Flying Club. Soaring Sales is available through Pegasus Presentations in Calgary at www.pegasuspresentations.com.
SSP Canada strengthens presence at YVR
S
SP
Canada,
the
Canadian
division of U.K.-based SSP, a leading operator of food
and beverage brands in travel locations worldwide, has won a seven-year contract for three quick service restaurants and an eightyear contract for a casual dining restaurant at YVR. The contracts are expected to generate an estimated US$60 million in revenue and create more than 100 full-time jobs. “YVR’s develop
goal as
a
to
continue
premier
to
global
gateway made the selection of SSP, the leading operator of food and beverage internationally, a natural partnership,” said Graham Clarke, chair, Vancouver Airport Authority Board of Directors. “We are confident that SSP’s experience and passion for food will provide the millions of travellers flying through Vancouver with an exceptional range of quality options.” Construction at YVR will begin in early 2009.
January 26TH – January 28TH
SSP operates restaurants, bars,
Come, meet your friends, have breakfast and participate in the AGM on January 26th at 08:00 Transport Canada presentation follows at 10:30.
cafés, food courts and convenience
Visit our website www.pamea.com for more details. Reduced Rates at the newly expanded River Rock Hotel if booked early through PAMEA.
leisure venues and onboard trains
stores in airports, rail stations,
across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific.
DECEMBER
Qantas announces further capacity cuts and profit forecast
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Customs Customs Brokers & Consultants Brokers
Summit Customs Brokers “Aviation Specialists” H e ad O f f i c e / A i r p o r t 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
Qantas is Australia’s largest airline and the world’s second oldest continuously operating airline.
L
ast month, Qantas reported
Dixon,
that in addition to capacity
officer. “We are in unpredictable
cuts announced earlier this
times and the international business
year, the airline would further reduce
Qantas’
chief
executive
market, in particular, has slowed.”
capacity, equivalent to grounding
Because of the slower demand,
10 aircraft, as the global financial
Qantas now expected its profit
crisis continued to affect passenger
before tax for the 2008/09 financial
demand.
year to be around $500 million.
Qantas
plans
to
manage
“This figure is within the current
the capacity cuts by foregoing
range of analysts forecasts,” said
the planned lease of two A330-
Dixon.
200 aircraft, changing the flying
While
Qantas
had
benefited
patterns of existing aircraft to free
from the recent fall in fuel prices,
up the equivalent of six B747-300s,
this had been offset by the global
three B767-300s and one A320-200
slowdown and reduced demand
aircraft between now and mid-2010,
since September.
and halting all planned domestic market growth.
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Dixon said Qantas would not be increasing its previously announced
“By taking this action now we
reduction of 1,500 jobs, but would
will have the flexibility to switch
be
growth back on as soon as market
by implementing an accelerated
conditions improve,” said Geoff
employee leave program.
seeking
further
efficiencies
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Comforting new option from WestJet
Transitions
Ken Dandy retires from Innotech Aviation; Establishes aviation industry consultancy
K
enneth Dandy, long time vice-president
Association of British Columbia, the British
and general manager of the Innotech-
Columbia Aviation Council and currently
Execaire Aviation Group for Western
sits on the board of Canada’s Aviation Hall
Canada, has retired after 44 years with the company. Dandy was responsible for
of Fame.
S
WestJet flights for guests to use at no charge.
flights. The brand new blanket and pillow
“Our latest addition to the buy-on-board
kits are allergen-free, breathable and washable.
product lineup will be a great comfort to many of
Cost is $7 in flight and each kit will include a $5
our guests,” said Bob Cummings, WestJet executive
coupon that can be used towards the purchase of
vice-president of guest experience and marketing.
management support, as well as effective
a CleanBrands product through that company’s
“We believe the pillow and blanket combination
liaison with OEMs, Transport Canada and
online website.
will be particularly popular with guests travelling
Dandy has established a service and
Innotech’s FBO operations, technical services
support
consultancy
that
will
serve
and marketing and sales efforts in Western
segments of the market that reflect his
Canada.
background and experience. The services
In recent years, he was successful in
range from international and domestic
marketing and selling Innotech’s technical
marketing to management of technical
services to China, and later responsible for the
services, acquisitions, FBO operations, flight
operations of Pacific Avionics and Instruments and Execaire’s flight management efforts. Dandy was also very active in a number of aviation support groups and is a past president
of
the
Aerospace
Industries
airport authority groups. Dandy can be contacted at (604) 312-8648 or kdandy@shaw.ca.
tarting this month, pillow and blanket kits will be available for purchase on all WestJet
Founded in 2006, CleanBrands is a U.Sbased company that designs and manufactures innovative, allergen-free products.
Reusable blankets will still be available on all
on our medium- and long-haul flights who want to relax and catch up on some rest.” For more information, visit www.westjet.ca.
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BA and Qantas explore possible merger
DECEMBER
elta Air Lines plans to decrease
revenue streams neither airline could
system-wide capacity, for both
have achieved independently. With the
Delta and Northwest, during
merger, Delta said it has a solid cash
2009. The airline said this action comes
balance and a best-in-class cost per
because of the global economic recession
available seat mile.
and weaker demand for air travel.
B
Such a transaction would have to
ritish Airways and Qantas have confirmed
discussions
are
underway regarding a potential
merger between the two airlines. Both airlines said that any potential
comply fully with Qantas’ obligations
Delta plans to continue to invest in
According to Delta CEO Richard
New Zealand 747-400. and furtherAirdiversify its international
Anderson, system-wide 2009 capacity
network in the Pacific, Africa, India and
will be down six to eight per cent year
the Middle East to help mitigate the risk
over year. Domestic capacity is projected
from specific regional economies.
to be down eight to ten per cent and
Delta said it will remain focused on,
international capacity approximately
and continue to adapt to, the rapidly
three to five per cent.
changing global economy to better align
Despite the economic recession,
supply with demand.
Delta said it is achieving significant
Delta offers thrice weekly service
under the Qantas Sale Act and Australia’s
benefits from its merger with Northwest
to Atlanta and codeshares three daily
international Air Services Agreements.
as it has allowed the company to develop
flights to Salt Lake City, Utah, from
growth opportunities and create new
Vancouver.
For British Airways, the transaction
merger would be via a dual-listed company structure, but there was no
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Delta to manage 2009 capacity due to global economic slowdown and softening traffic
D
Last year, British Airways finalized an order for 24 Boeing 787 Dreamliners valued at US$4.4-billion.
2008
would be subject to the United
guarantee that any transaction would be
Kingdom’s City Code on Takeovers and
forthcoming.
Mergers.
Upcoming Events January 26-27, 2009
PAMEA Symposium and Trade Fair, “It’s Your Future”
River Rock Casino, 8811 River Road, Richmond, BC Pacific Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Association (PAMEA) is a non-profit association founded to promote and project the aviation maintenance profession. Symposium attendees have an opportunity to receive update training and view a variety of new products being offered. For more information, call 1-866-37-PAMEA (72632), (604) 279-9579, or email info@pamea.com
February 17, 2009 Aviation Leadership Forum
Location to be finalized. The Aviation Leadership Forum provides an opportunity to contribute to Aviation Safety through improved leadership, cultural change, collaborative effort and organizational performance. Everyone is welcome. Topics include: Leadership Spirit: Principles and Success Stories; Leaders in Aviation: Sharing Knowledge and Best Practices; Safety 1st: Key Safety Issues and Initiatives; Leadership in The Cockpit: Redefining a Captain’s Role. For more information, call (604) 836-2359, or email info@womeninaviation.ca.
March 29-April 1, 2009
Oneworld voted World’s Leading Airline Alliance for sixth year running
O
neworld has been named the
carriers from competitor alliances
World’s Leading Airline Alliance
Skyteam and Star Alliance.
for the sixth year running in the
Cathay Pacific was named Asia’s
2008 World’s Travel Awards—described
Leading Airline, with Japan Airlines
as the “travel industry’s equivalent of
a
the Oscars.”
Australasia’s
Oneworld has retained the award for leading airline alliance every year
runner-up.
Qantas Leading
was
voted
Airline
North America’s Leading Airline.
since this category was introduced in
LAN was the only airline in any
2003. The alliance is also a three-time
alliance nominated as South America’s
winner of the Best Airline Alliance title
Leading Airline.
from Business Traveller magazine, which
The World Travel Awards, presented
makes it the winner of more leading
earlier this month at a gala ceremony
industry awards than any other alliance.
in the Caribbean’s Turks and Caicos,
There were also more oneworld
are based on votes cast by some
alliance members nominated in the
170,000 travel professionals and agents
World’s Leading Airline category than
worldwide.
Did You Know?
O
nce complete, the $1.9-billion Canada Line elevated rapid-transit system will run completely separate from traffic and feature two bridges, approximately
19 kilometres of tunnel and 16 stations, three of which are on Sea Island.
CHC Helicopter Corporation Safety & Quality Summit 2009
Fairmont Vancouver Hotel, 900 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC CHC’s 5th annual Safety & Quality Summit will once again gather the greatest minds in aviation safety for the purpose of sharing best practices and methods of leveraging a safety management system to create a culture that anticipates and controls Human Error. For more information, call (604) 276-7500, or email summit@chc.ca.
April 28-30, 2009
Airports Canada 2009 Exhibition and Conference
Hilton Lac-Leamy, 3, Boulevard du Casino, Gatineau-Ottawa, Quebec Canada’s largest airports sector conference, organized by the Canadian Airports Council—the voice of Canada’s airports. Now held every two years, nearly 200 senior airport sector officials are expected to attend. In addition to CEO-level executives from Canada’s airports, attendees include Canadian and international representatives of the many business and government sectors involved in the aviation sector. For additional information about sponsorships, please contact Debra Ward at (613) 274-0691, or dward@cacairports.ca.
and
American Airlines took top honours as
we’re
here for
you!
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2008
Skyservice and Signature Vacations renew agreement
S
ignature
CrossWord
Vacations
and
Vacations since early 2002. The
self-catering resorts in destinations
Airlines
have
airline operates nine dedicated
throughout Mexico, Central America,
signed a long-term commercial
aircraft supporting the Signature
and the Caribbean, serviced from 13
agreement where Skyservice will
product line, all configured with
gateways across Canada.
continue as the exclusive provider
Signature’s new Star Class service,
Skyservice offers winter service
of dedicated aircraft to Signature
which includes welcome cocktails,
to Cancun, Huatulco, Liberia, Puerto
Vacations, supporting their network
in-flight meals and entertainment.
Plata, Puerto Vallarta, Punta Cana
Skyservice
Signature, one of Canada’s leading
of vacation packages. Skyservice has been providing dedicated
aircraft
to
Signature
tour operators for package holidays, offers more than 200 all-inclusive or
ACROSS
and Varadero from Vancouver. For
more
information,
visit
www.skyservice.com.
Airbus celebrates first anniversary of A380 entry into service
Singapore Airlines 9V-SKA, the first A380 in commercial service.
O
n October 25, the A380,
new facilities can easily handle the new,
the lowest fuel burn of any large
flagship of the 21st century,
larger aircraft.
aircraft ever. 700,000
“Singapore Airlines is very pleased
of its entry into service. The first A380
passengers have flown on the world’s
with the performance of the A380 in
was handed over to Singapore Airlines
first full double-deck aircraft, which is
its first year of operations,” said Chew
and entered service on October 25, 2007,
now connecting four continents and
Choon Seng, Singapore Airlines chief
with a special charity flight between
flying on seven major international
executive officer. “We are now flying six
Singapore and Sydney. Since then, the
routes.
of them. The A380 has lived up to its
celebrated the first anniversary
aircraft has also entered service with
To
date,
Altogether
more
the
than
in-service
fleet
promises and proven to be reliable and
Qantas Airways and Emirates airline.
has
15,000
fuel-efficient. Importantly, it has been
Nine aircraft have been delivered to date,
revenue flight hours in more than
a hit with our customers who enjoy its
with six in operation with Singapore
1,600 commercial flights, setting new
spaciousness, quietness and comfort,
Airlines, one with Qantas and two with
benchmarks in terms of performance,
as well as the new cabin products and
Emirates.
recorded
more
than
eco-efficiency and low operating costs.
features we have introduced with it.
As part of its certification process,
In addition to the passenger comfort
Our crews enjoy working on the aircraft,
an A380 visited YVR in November 2006
and quietness inside the spacious
and the A380 has advanced the airline’s
and October 2007, where the Airport
double-deck cabin, the A380 is also
reputation for services that other airlines
Operations team had the opportunity
setting new industry-standards for the
talk about.”
to test YVR’s automated gate guidance
environment. The A380 consumes 20
and double-headed bridge systems on
per cent less fuel per seat than the
commitments for the A380 are 202 from
the aircraft. The tests showed that YVR’s
previous largest aircraft, representing
17 customers.
To
date,
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orders
and
1. Extra 2. Even 3. Came up
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2008
Travel Talk
First phase of Maui’s newest luxury beach resort to open next month
H
onua Kai Resort and Spa,
gardens bursting with flowers for
the islands of Lanai and Molokai
Maui’s newest luxury beach
the picking and lush landscaping
across the ocean channel.
resort, is set to open January
establishes Honua Kai’s distinctive
“While Honua Kai Resort and
character. Many varieties of tropical
Spa’s design is open and generous
Beach
and native Hawaiian plants and
in space, the guest experience will
Resort Limited Partnership, a joint
trees provide colour, fragrance and
be friendly and warm-welcoming,”
venture of Intrawest, Ledcor and J.P.
beauty to the tranquil setting. An
said Ed Sowers, general manager.
Morgan, and managed by Intrawest
imaginative aqua network of pools,
“We know Honua Kai guests want
Spring 2010 – Konea building
professional, or call the resort directly at 1-888-718-5789 from 7
2009 on Kaanapali’s North Beach. Developed
by
Maui
Maui’s famous Kaanapali Beach.
pool, fitness centre;
For information, contact a travel
Hospitality Management, Honua Kai
hot tubs, natural pond bridges,
a connection and a real experience
opens (310 guest suites, lobby café,
Resort and Spa offers a uniquely
waterslide, waterfalls and fountains
on vacation. Our guests will be
beachside restaurant, two pools,
a.m. to 7 p.m. Hawaii Time, or visit
treated to surprises and memorable
spa).
www.honuakaimaui.com.
contemporary Hawaiian experience. The full-service resort and spa is
allows for guests’ privacy and play. The resort’s accommodations in
two
U-shaped
culture.”
situated on 15 oceanfront hectares
are
of pristine North Beach Kaanapali,
buildings with ocean and mountain
one of the island’s best snorkeling
views and expansive open spaces.
and dive beaches.
More than 70 per cent of the
January 2009 – Hokulani building
suites have ocean views spanning
opens (318 guest suites, lobby café,
Tall coconut palms, fragrant
housed
encounters with our staff and host Honua Kai Resort & Spa will open in two phases as follows:
Spectacular opening planned for Richmond Olympic Oval
Money-saving travel tips
T
here are several ways to save
and arrange to fly out on Saturday
money when it comes to booking
morning. Early morning flights are
your next vacation. Before you
usually less expensive and are less
pack, check these tips to get you where
likely to be cancelled than evening
you want to go at a price you can
flights. You will also save on the cost
afford.
of the hotel that you would have
• First, book as soon as possible. Flights
booked if you took the evening flight
are usually cheaper the further in advance that they are booked. • If possible, book your trip as a package. For example, book your flight, hotel, and rental car together. On average, you can save more this way. • According to travel experts, the best times to book flights online are during the week (Monday through Friday). Specifically at 2 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and midnight, which are common times for websites to update their prices. These companies are usually not fully staffed on the weekends and may not update their prices as frequently during that time. • Be as flexible as possible. The more
B
the previous night. • With many airlines now charging passengers to check just one bag, it is crucial to pack lightly and in a carry-on only. By packing in just a carry-on bag for a round trip, this could end up saving you $50 or more. Some passengers are choosing to ship their luggage a few days before their departure, however, this is actually not a money-saver. The best option is to pack as lightly as possible. • Choose a ski resort for a summer vacation. Many ski resorts offer numerous summer outdoor activities, and hotel rates will be much lower
open you are to other options, the
because summer is their off-season.
more likely you will get a better price.
• During the summer, consider renting
e among the first to skate on
commencing at 5 p.m. The opening
will also include performances from a
Look for price drops and refund
a beach house with friends instead
the ice at the Richmond Olympic
ceremonies will include the breathtaking
variety of local musicians, dancers and
opportunities.
of staying in a resort. Some great
Oval and enjoy spectacular live
aerial dance of the Aeriosa Dance as they
drummers.
entertainment when the Oval officially
perform their mid-air ballet suspended
opens on Friday, December 12 and
from the Oval’s spectacular wood roof,
Saturday, December 13. The opening night festival will be held Friday, December 12 from 4:30 to 10 p.m. and will feature official opening
• As a rule, the best days for air travel in terms of cost are on Tuesdays
opportunity to take tours of the new
and Wednesdays. If you are thinking
Next month, SkyTalk will offer more
will
also
have
followed by a ceremonial ribbon cutting
Oval—with a twist. Actors will guide
about flying on a Friday night, it
money-saving ideas on how to make the
with a bang that will open the Oval’s
groups of people throughout the various
would probably be best to reconsider
most of your travel dollars.
400-metre track up for skating.
areas of the Oval, using comedy and
At ice level, Quebec’s Le Patin Libre
participatory activities to excite and
entertainment,
will entertain with their alternative take
engage participants, while highlighting
on an ice show, which combines figure
the special features of the facility.
skate on the Oval track. Opening night
skating, acrobatics, barrel jumping
A number of 45-minute public
events are free and tickets are not
and fire breathing with hip hop and
skating sessions will be held on both
required, but get there early as seating is
other dance and skating elements.
Friday and Saturday. Some skates will
limited. Highlights of the opening night
Local skating groups will join in the
be available for rent, but the public is
ceremonies will also be broadcast in a
performance,
encouraged to bring their own skates.
special one-hour live special on CTV.
audience interaction.
special
Carolina and the Jersey Shore.
an
Attendees
building tours and the first public
ceremonies,
locations include Hilton Head, South
which
also
features
Public parking for the event will be
The festivities will continue from
The acclaimed 15th Field Artillery
in designated offsite parking lots and on
noon to 7 p.m. on Saturday, December
Regiment Band, popularly known as
neighbourhood streets. Event parking
13 with a community open house
Vancouver’s “Army Band,” will also
is limited so spectators are encouraged
featuring public skating, entertainment,
perform with special guest Alexandria
to carpool, take transit or walk to the
building tours and more.
Beck, North America’s first female
Oval.
Live entertainment on the main stage
‘opera-crossover’ singer and rising star
Visit the City of Richmond’s website
begins at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, December
from Richmond, now living in London,
at www.richmond.ca for more details on
12 with the official opening ceremonies
England. The evening’s entertainment
the opening.
DECEMBER
|
2008
• 15
YVR SKYTALK
‘Thank goodness you are here!’ Airport Chaplaincy celebrates 25th anniversary
T
Important work
By Glen Dierker
the US Consulate in
name is Ming Lee, she’s female, she’s
Each day, from 7 a.m.
downtown Vancouver
short and she’s Asian!’
The
until 11 p.m. a friendly
and a contact address to
“Maybe that was just the chuckle I
chaplaincy is an interdenominational
face is on duty to greet
which documents from
needed in the midst of all that occurred
organization, which serves to minister to
visitors. Volunteers keep
the U.S. may be sent.
that day. I took down the lady’s name and
the personal, social and spiritual needs of
a record of chapel visits,
The chaplaincy also
number on a piece of scrap paper, stuck
the public who use or visit the airport. The
phone calls and inquiries.
provides support for
it in my pocket, and said a quick prayer.
impact that the chaplaincy has had over
Each record represents
travellers who may need
After completing several other tasks, I returned to the International Terminal and
his past summer, the Vancouver Airport Chaplaincy celebrated its
25th
anniversary.
the last 25 years has been immeasurable,
a person or family
treatment for alcohol
with thousands of passengers and airline
who may need help
and/or
abuse,
its sea of humanity that included many
employees of various faith denominations
with physical, social,
or are confused and
‘short, Asian, females.’ As I struggled
utilizing the facility on a regular basis.
emotional or spiritual
When the chaplaincy first opened its
needs. Some of these needs require hours
doors in June 1983, a small group of six
of involvement and, on occasion, days of
people witnessed the official presentation
follow-up that may involve contacts and
of the keys to the chaplain. At the time,
referrals to other organizations. Many of
Chaplaincy volunteers—(left to right) Dolly Lade, Luce Klaver (seated), Bernard Barton, Al Wakarchuk and Paul Jungclaus.
drug
disorientated because of
through, I came upon a Korean woman,
dementia. These situations often require
who looked up with panic in her eyes.
many hours of intense engagement by staff,
‘Are you Ming Lee?’ Her eyes brightened,
as well as transportation to shelters and
a smile came across her face and she
other facilities.
exclaimed, ‘You found me!’ I grabbed her
some observers believed the facility would
these encounters can be physically tiring
During its 25 years of existence at
last only a few weeks. Such reflections
and emotionally and spiritually draining for
YVR, the chaplaincy has provided
where she phoned her daughter in Korea.”
made the celebratory milestone particularly
the staff involved.
more than 3,000 refugee claimants with
At the end of this recital, Daggett
Additionally, volunteers also coordinate
emergency assistance, as well as assisting
proclaimed: “Now, you tell me that God
Hospitality and Assistance Plus (HAP)
with their placement in homes, churches
wasn’t working there!”
Today, some 40 volunteers form the
programs. These include the provision of
and community agencies.
backbone of the chaplaincy’s operations.
specialty assistance for individuals who
Ten years ago, B.C.’s Lieutenant
Their services include greeting visitors
may be victims of spousal abuse and for
Governor recognized Daggett with a Citation
and doing everything possible to address
whom shelter and transportation is needed.
of Citizenship honour. The award recognizes
Located on Level One of the
concerns, worries, and spiritual needs. In
Emergency assistance
humanitarian efforts in assisting new arrivals
International Arrivals area at YVR, the
to adjust to their new lives in Canada.
chaplaincy is funded by public donations.
‘You found me’
The
gratifying for those who believed the chaplaincy would succeed.
the early days, a log was kept of every
Other services include aiding Canadian
visit and phone call in order to justify
citizens who have been deported to Canada
the chaplaincy’s existence. Although the
after living most of their lives abroad
justification requirement was soon deemed unnecessary—as reports and feedback
(From left) Chaplains Maj. Ron Trickett, Layne Daggett and Dr. Jim Hawkins. Missing from photo are Dr. George Sears and Major Elmer Pavey.
hand and escorted her to the chaplaincy
This is just one of hundreds of interesting events that Daggett has experienced over the years.
Vancouver
Airport
Authority
There was no finer example of the
generously provides airport space, but other
and who may no longer
chaplaincy’s service than
expenses are funded through individuals
have a Canadian contact
on September 11, 2001,
and corporate sponsors.
flowed in from appreciative individuals—
to assist them. These
when Daggett and his
A peaceful oasis
the procedure is continued today.
individuals arrive at
staff worked around the
Some 17-million annual passengers
Quarterbacking the operation for the
the chaplaincy with a
clock to offer comfort to
transiting YVR make the facility an
past eight years is the chaplain Layne
letter from the Canadian
and seek accommodation
incredibly busy place, but the Vancouver
Daggett, who has become an iconic figure
Consulate in the country
for stranded passengers.
Airport Chaplaincy offers a peaceful oasis
at YVR’s terminals. Daggett is well known
from which they have
“In the midst of
for visitors to be quietly contemplative.
for his warm smile, gentle mannerism and
been
that
all the confusion that
One visitor fervently exclaimed, “Thank
caring “bear hugs” to those with whom
reads: “The chapel at
day, I received a call
goodness you’re here!”
he comes in contact. He is on duty 24/7,
Vancouver Airport will
from a lady in Korea
Additional services provide by the
often working himself to the brink of
provide assistance.”
who spoke only broken
chaplaincy include weddings, funerals and
English,” said Daggett.
memorial services. For more information,
“Somehow, she had found out that her
call (604) 303-3010 or visit www.
mother’s flight had been diverted to YVR
yvrchaplan.com
exhaustion.
deported
Residents
and
Along with Daggett and its volunteer
students who have been denied re-entry
staff, the chaplaincy is blessed to have
into the United States are also referred
four associate chaplains from a variety of
to the chaplaincy, which provides them
faith groups.
with emergency shelter, transportation to
(Left to right) Major Ron Trickett, Al Wakarchuk, Dr. Jim Hawkins, Bernard Barton, Dolly Lade, Luce Klaver, Layne Daggett.
and she requested our help to find her. I asked her to describe her mother. ‘Her
Happy anniversary Vancouver Airport Chaplaincy, here’s to many more.
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Congratulations on 25 years of excellent customer care.
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Congratulations to the VAC on its
“Aviation Specialists”
25th anniversary at YVR.
Congratulations on 25 years of service. Keep up the good work.
In Appreciation of the Ministry we share
In Loving Memory of William Daggett Fr. Paul Thompson Ryan Hulls Garrett Pigden Peter McLeod
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Pleased to have been a partner for 25 years in your outstanding service to our community
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In Loving Memory of Captain Dale Molstad VAC’s Founding President and Generous Friend
“We thank God in every remembrance of you.”
Happy 25th anniversary VAC.
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