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NOVEMBER 2010
United and Air Canada form transborder joint venture
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restaurant guide: Air Canada has formed a revenue-sharing joint venture with the newly merged U.S. carriers United Airlines and Continental Airlines, which will provide for an enhanced partnership on United
States-Canada transborder flights, and generate service and pricing benefits for consumers travelling between the two countries The merger between United Airlines and Continental Airlines
in the U.S. was concluded on October 1 and the two carriers’ global networks will now operate under the name United Airlines. “Working cooperatively with our partner Air Canada, we can
create a more streamlined travel experience for customers travelling between the United States and Canada, providing more travel options and benefits while reducing travel times,” said Jeff Smisek, United Airlines president and chief executive officer. The Canada-U.S. market is one of the largest air transportation markets in the world. Air Canada’s transborder network to 59 U.S. cities will be strengthened by United’s presence in 210 U.S. airports. Similarly, United’s transborder network to 16 Canadian cities will be strengthened by Air Canada’s network serving 59 communities across Canada. “This joint venture between United Airlines and Air Canada will provide many benefits and revenue synergies on this important market allowing us to com-
pete more effectively,” said Calin Rovinescu, Air Canada’s president and chief executive officer. “As founding members of Star Alliance, Air Canada and United Airlines have benefited from a close relationship, as have our customers through a simplified travel experience and loyalty rewards. By managing pricing, scheduling and sales through a stronger joint venture, the carriers will be better able to serve customers by offering more travel options.” The joint venture is expected to come into effect in early 2011, subject to Air Canada and United Airlines making the necessary filings, obtaining regulatory approvals and finalizing documentation. The carriers already benefit from anti-trust immunity granted by the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Celebrating excellence in First Nations’ art
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First Nations’ art plays a key role in creating YVR’s distinctively west-coast aesthetic, but the airport’s commitment to promoting and supporting artists extends far beyond its terminals. Vancouver Airport Authority was a sponsor of this year’s presentation of the BC Creative Achievement Awards for First Nations’ Art. The Awards are the most prestigious for First Nations’ artists in B.C. and have been recognizing artistic excellence for the past four years. The event, held on October 22, was attended by Premier Gordon Campbell, Hon. Steven Point, Lieutenant Governor of B.C., sponsors, and the families and guests of the award recipients. “Through their work in the areas of weaving, painting, carving and jewellery, these artists reflect the cultural significance of the arts of the First Nations in British Columbia,” said Premier Campbell. “These awards pay tribute to the incredible cultural heritage of B.C.’s First Nations and help to continue an extraordinary legacy in which all British Columbians can take pride.” Rena Point Bolton of Terrace, a Sto:lo artist, was named the recipient of the 2010 Lifetime Creative Achievement Award for First Nations’ Art in recognition of her lifelong contributions in the areas of weaving and basketry. The recipients of the juried awards were Alvin Adkins, Haida, of Vancouver, Lisa Hageman, Haida, of Massett, Peter Morin, Tahltan, of Victoria, Tim Paul, Nuu-chah-nulth, of Port Alberni and Richard Sumner, Kwakwaka’wakw, of Victoria. Keith Mitchell, chair of the
BC Achievement Foundation added, “This year’s recipients join 19 artists recognized since 2007, and represent the excellence and diversity of First Nations’ art in the province.” “On behalf of the airport community, I congratulate these talented and deserving artists,” said Anne Murray, the Airport Authority’s vice president, community and environmental affairs. “Our support for these awards is part of our commitment to fostering the development of First Nations’ art and builds on what we’ve accomplished at the airport and through the work of the YVR Art Foundation.” YVR is recognized around the world for creating a unique sense of place within the airport where B.C.’s cultural heritage and natural beauty are celebrated. YVR’s collection of First Nations’ art includes one of Canada’s most recognizable sculptures, Bill Reid’s The Spirit of Haida Gwaii, The Jade Canoe. Visit YVR’s website at www.yvr.ca to learn more about art at YVR. For more information on the YVR Art Foundation including the Foundation’s art scholarship program for First Nations Youth, visit their website at www.yvraf.com. The British Columbia Achievement Foundation is an independent foundation established and endowed by the Province of B.C. in 2003 to celebrate community service, arts, humanities and enterprise. Visit their website at www.bcachievement.com for more information about the Foundation or this year’s recipients.
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Vancouver Airport Authority vice-president of community and environmental affairs, Anne Murray, sits with this year’s winners of the BC Creative Achievement Awards for First Nations’ Art: L-R, Top Row: Peter Morin, Lisa Hageman, Alvin Adkins and Richard Sumner. Bottom Row: Tim Paul, Rena Point Bolton and Anne Murray.
Sapphire Revelation unveiled at YVR Remember those crystal glasses you registered for when you got married, but have never used because they’re too fancy? Dust them off, because we’ve found something for you to finally fill them with. Bacardi’s Bombay Sapphire Revelation, a $200,000 crystal decanter of super premium gin, is now on display at YVR. Designed by Canadian designer Karim Rashid, crystal maker Baccarat, and jeweller Garrard, the Revelation is a translucent blue decanter shaped as a giant gemstone with a designed
stopper decorated with diamonds and sapphires. There are only five limited edition bottles in the world of which two are available for purchase—one at the airport in Hong Kong and the other bottle, here at YVR. Profits from the sale of the Bombay Sapphire Revelation will benefit The Smile Train, the travel retail industry’s chosen charity, which provides lifeenhancing cleft surgery to children in poor countries. The Revelation bottle is available for purchase and will be on exhibit at the main inter-
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national Duty Free store at YVR until February 3, 2011. Travellers stopping by to check out the bottle are invited to donate to the charity.
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