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Lighter, brighter days mean a return of colourful blooms to YVR. Overseen by landscape architect Randy Sharp of Sharp & Diamond Landscape Architecture, the Airport Authority’s landscaping team creates beautiful outdoor spaces that offer something for every season. Visitors to Sea Island this spring will see thousands of daffodils adorning the boulevards and berms, plus some
500 flowering trees in bloom, including Pacific dogwood, Pacific crabapple, pink magnolia and three varieties of ornamental cherry blossom trees. The daybreak Akebono cherry trees burst forth in late March and will be followed by Kwanzan pink cherry trees closer to May. As one variety finishes blooming another is ready to go, making for a continuous riot of colour. A recent recipient of a
National Award of Excellence from the Canadian Society of Landscape Architects, YVR’s Sea Island landscape plan reflects the airport’s unique sense of place and multicultural diversity. For a quick visual tour of the airport’s spring landscape featuring commentary from Randy Sharp, visit the Airport Authority’s blog at yvr.ca/ blogs and watch Spring has Sprung at YVR.
Fans descend on YVR to welcome Bollywood stars
9 Indian actress and former model, Anushka Sharma, has appeared in Hindi films since 2008 and has won a Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress.
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YVR’s welcome area hosted hundreds of fans eager to connect with their favourite Bollywood A-listers arriving to take part in the Times of India Film Awards earlier this month. Holding cameras aloft, screaming crowds greeted the arriving artists who signed autographs and posed for pictures in a special Welcome Area set
up on Level 3 Departures, just past the U.S. check in. The province of B.C. provided funding of $11-million to stage the awards, which were presented by the Times of India—India’s largest media conglomerate, which reaches 90-million people a day through its various brands.
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Between March and April, barren branches of cherry blossom trees explode into a riot of pink colour that provides Sea Island with a beautiful landscape.
Get your stripes at YVR’s Hudson’s Bay Trading Post
The newest retailer to join YVR’s award-winning collection of shops, services and restaurants is also North America’s oldest. The Hudson’s Bay Company and its signature 342-year-old stripes are now available at YVR’s Hudson’s Bay Trading Post. Located after security in the International Terminal, this store carries sought-after fashion and home accessories from HBC’s Heritage Collection at a variety of price points. Offerings range from classic sweaters, scarves and tees for men, women, children and dogs to travel mugs, iPad cases, handbags and gourmet treats in branded Hudson’s Bay collectible tins. Each item is rooted in style, quality and craftsmanship—including a striped canoe, hanging above the till—yours for $7,500. Inspired by the company’s unrivalled history, the line is anchored by the popular HBC Point Blanket featuring the iconic green, red, yellow and indigo stripes. Operated by LS travel retail North America, the Hudson’s Bay Trading Post offers YVR’s international travellers the opportunity to pick up a piece of classic Canadiana to go.
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The Hudson’s Bay Trading Post line of merchandise is anchored by the popular HBC Point Blanket and features the iconic signature stripes in green, red, yellow and indigo.
Offerings at YVR’s newest retailer, the Hudson’s Bay Trading Post, include sought-after fashion and accessories from HBC’s Heritage Collection.
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As a major transportation hub, it’s no surprise that YVR is well-served by many modes of transportation, from aircraft and vehicle traffic to rapid transit and—more than ever—bikes. Recent and planned upgrades to cycling infrastructure make Sea Island a popular destination for occasional visitors and commuting cyclists alike. If you’ve ever been interested in cycling to work at YVR, join the Airport Authority’s
Environment department for a lunch-hour primer on biking to work. Scheduled for Tuesday May 14 from 12pm to 1pm in the presecurity area of the International Terminal Building, this workshop will cover everything you need to know about biking to work. A certified bike safety instructor will discuss bike safety scenarios, using transit with a bike, route planning, cycling gear and tips on how to make your
workplace bike-friendly. Maps and other resources will also be available. This is a great way to get ready for Bike to Work Week, beginning May 27 through June 2, 2013. Register for the one-hour session by contacting the Airport Authority Environment team at 604.276.6656 or environment@ yvr.ca. Specific meeting details will be provided upon registration.
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Dawn Coates, Marquise Customer Care team, YVR Q. How long have you worked at YVR? What do you like most about your job? A. I began with YVR Lost and Found in May 2005, left in September 2008 to take advantage of an employment offer. When the three-year contract ended, I learned my old position was vacant. I applied and am happy to say I am back! I love the interaction with the public, helping folks reunite with their belongings, be it a diamond ring or a much-loved bunny! I feel very connected to the travelling public and when they are looking for a lost item, I can become a thread of hope to its return. Q. What are some of the weirdest items that you have come across? Where do I start with this one? A prosthetic leg was the most unusual. Certainly not a laughing matter, but it was left at security. One wonders how it could have possibly been forgotten. All ended well; a very embarrassed gentleman called me the next day to claim—he was full of laughter as he told me he sat down to prepare for the security check and removed his leg. Upon completion, he was given a ride to the departure gate in a wheelchair, so didn’t “need” his leg!
In 2005, a carry-on knapsack was returned to me. Per our usual procedure, I carefully examined the contents (wearing rubber gloves, I must add). I gently lifted out a large bottle and was horrified to see it contained a very long coiled snake of some sort! Luckily, the bottle was sealed and the snake was pickled, but the image will remain in my mind forever! This was not claimed, but was donated to a local reptile shelter for its archive shelf. Q. What are the most common items that get turned in at YVR Lost & Found? A. Glasses seem to be in the top found item category, with more than 450 pairs handed in over a four-month period—very easy to put down while checking in, paying a store bill or simply in the washroom. Clothing is always a high count—during the same four-month period, 795 items were handed in and only 107 items returned. We process about 90 items per day depending on the season. Q. What do people need in order to claim an item? First and foremost, the item has to be identified by the potential owner. Once the identification has been successfully com-
Dawn Coates, Lost and Found coordinator, Marquise Customer Care team, YVR.
pleted, a claim number is given. The owner is then asked to visit our location—Customer Care Counter, Level 3, International Terminal—with his/her claim number and some form of identification. Q. What happens to the items that don’t get claimed? Items are held for a total of 60 days. After that, items are sorted into different categories and then recycled or donated to the YVR Chaplaincy’s weekly thrift store. Personal digital items are stripped of all content and recycled. Glasses are sent to various vision charities and shipped to developing countries. ID is returned to issuing offices, keys are recycled and anything of potential value is handed to the Airport Authority for auction.
YVR’s annual public meeting set for May 9 To help build and maintain connections with its community, the Airport Authority hosts an Annual Public Meeting (APM) every May. All YVR stakeholders, from airport employees and airline representatives to travellers and the general public are invited to learn about the Airport Authority’s business activities in 2012 and its plans for the year ahead. This year’s meeting will be held on Thursday, May 9 at 3:30pm in YVR’s East Concourse (Departures Level 3, International Terminal Building). Airport Authority representatives will present its financial statements, along with updates on the economic, governance, environmental and social business highlights of 2012. Following presentations, guests are invited to provide
feedback and ask questions. The Airport Authority’s 2012 Annual Report will be available online at yvr.ca as of Thursday, April 25. A highlights brochure will also be available at the APM and printed in local community newspapers on Friday, May 10. If you can’t make it in person, the APM will be streamed live on yvr.ca. The Airport Authority encourages guests to use public transit; get off the Canada Line at YVR Airport station for quickest access to the meeting. If you choose to drive, parking is available in the airport parkade, and complimentary parking passes will be distributed to guests at the meeting. For additional information on parking and transportation, please visit the parking section of yvr.ca.
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This month’s featured photo from the Canada from the Air gallery is that of a beautiful sunset snapped on approach to YVR. To submit your own in-flight photo, visit yvr.ca/YVRCANADA or find @yvrairport on Twitter. Photos can be viewed on the temporary walls of the Domestic Terminal’s A and B piers, which are currently undergoing renovations, as well as live online at yvr.ca/YVRCANADA. Photo: @RASTAFEMME.
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WestJet, Virgin Airlines among companies pulling April Fool pranks
WestJet allows animal passengers to roam free on board its aircraft in a scene from the airline’s April Fool’s Day video.
April Fool’s Day is known for the execution of a variety of hoaxes and practical jokes by individuals, newspapers and organizations. And this year was no exception, with companies from Google to Virgin Airlines posting what appeared to be serious stories Google kicked off the April 1 prank-pulling day when it announced it would be shutting down YouTube at the stroke of midnight. Google also introduced Google Nose, an “olfactory knowledge feature” that “seamlessly connects scent to search.” Twitter announced it would
start charging users for vowels. Consonants and the letter ‘Y’ would be free, but “premium” service would cost $5 per month. Calgary-based airline WestJet, which has gained renown in the travel industry for its corporate-sanctioned April Fool’s Day hoaxes, announced the easing of restrictions on pets in the cabin. All WestJet flights would now allow for any type of animal to travel in the cabin provided it fits safely on board the aircraft. Further, the airline would no longer require animals to be kept in kennels while on board the aircraft.
Meanwhile, Virgin Airlines said it was introducing a glassbottomed plane, which would let passengers enjoy “stunning landscapes from the comfort of their seats.” CEO Sir Richard Branson, who made the announcement on his blog, is said to have personally funded the project that engineers have been secretly working on for several years. China’s state broadcaster, CCTV, ran the story as odd— but real—news, assuring viewers that they need not worry about safety on the aircraft since the see-through bottom would be made of aviationgrade glass.
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On January 1, 2013, Beijing started a 72-hour visa-free stay policy for citizens from 45 countries who hold the visa of, and air ticket to, a third country or region. In response, Air China and a number of domestic travel operators have jointly introduced innovative “Beijing 72-hour
visa-free stay” excursions of one to three days during which transfer passengers are treated to the sights and sounds of Beijing culture. During the 72 hours, transfer passengers can cruise through the vermillion walls of the imperial palaces to get interesting peeks in the history of Beijing or amble
through the tangle of winding hutongs (narrow streets or alleys) for first-hand experiences and culinary adventures. To learn more about the 72-hour visa-free stay policy, visit visitbeijing.com.cn. For information on Air China flights from YVR to Beijing, visit yvr.ca.
Air Transat to add Boeing 737 aircraft
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Starting in 2014, Air Transat plans to operate its own flights from Canada to sun destinations in Mexico, the Caribbean and Florida. The airline will add five Boeing 737 narrow-body jets to its fleet, which currently comprises Airbus 310 and A330 wide-body aircraft. Since 2003, Transat has contracted other companies to provide planes for many of its southern routes, most recently Nova Scotia-based CanJet. That contract is coming to an on April 30, 2014. In preparation for the introduction of narrow-body aircraft to its fleet, Air Transat recently reached agreements with its employees that will
enable a reduction in operating costs. Internalization of medium-haul operations, including the impact of the said agreements, is expected to generate savings of some $8-million in 2013, $15-million in 2014 and $30-million per year in 2015 and beyond. I “A return to profitability remains our primary goal, and operating costs, particularly air costs, are an essential factor in profitability for any tour operator,” said JeanMarc Eustache, president and CEO Transat. “Internalizing medium-haul operations has several advantages, including increased control over our aviation operations, the implementation of a more competi-
tive cost structure and having Air Transat cabin crews on all of our flights.” In winter, when demand on sun destination routes is higher, additional aircraft will be introduced on a seasonal basis. Eventually, Transat plans to operate five narrowbody aircraft permanently and six seasonal aircraft in winter. Each year, Transat markets more than one-million round-trip seats outbound from Canada to sun destinations, mainly in the winter season, and more than one-million round-trip seats on the transatlantic market between Canada and some 30 European destinations, mostly in summer.
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British Airways flies into Guinness World Records Last month, British Airways set two Guinness World Record titles including the Highest Harlem Shake and Highest Concert in the sky. English pop singer Kim Wilde along with Tony Hadley from Spandau Ballet performed their hit songs on a Boeing 767 aircraft for Comic Relief’s Red Nose Day, a biennial British charity telethon. On board the flight, Captain Mannering-Smith announced
when the aircraft reached the correct altitude for the performances to begin. In order to break the previous Guinness World Record held by James Blunt 12,826 metres, the artists had to perform a 15-minute set at higher altitude, accompanied by musical instruments. The event officially lasted 22 minutes and 36 seconds at 13,106 metres. The 128 passengers aboard the flight also danced their way into the Guinness World Record
books by performing the latest internet craze—the Harlem Shake dance. British Airways has raised more than $6-million for Flying Start—the airline’s charity partnership with Comic Relief—to help transform the lives of vulnerable and disadvantaged children in the U.K. and some of the poorest countries around the world. A video of the event is available at: http://youtu.be/ KHmwdNSzQ3k.
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YVR SPRING WAREHOUSE SALE So many choices, so little time. Our retailers are clearing out everything. Choose from luggage, gifts, Lacoste and PGA Tour apparel, Vancouver Canucks merchandise, books, frozen seafood, body care products and more. Hurry for the best selection. Wednesday, April 10th, 9:00am – 4:00pm East Concourse, US Departures Level 3 (underneath the Fairmont Vancouver Airport)
Samoa Air, the national carrier of Samoa, has introduced pay-by weight fare. The airline now determines air fare prices for passengers based only on their weight, plus the weight of their baggage. “You are the master of your Air’fair’, you decide how much (or little) your ticket will cost. No more exorbitant excess baggage fees, or being charged for baggage you may not carry. Your weight plus your baggage items, is what you pay for. Simple,” reads a statement on the airline’s website. Despite criticism of the policy, the head of Samoa Air, Chris Langton, defends the policy, arguing such a system is not only fair but the future for other airlines.
“What makes airplanes work is weight. We are not selling seats, we are selling weight,” said Langton in an interview on CNN. To book online, travellers enter their approximate weight and that of their luggage and prepay based on that estimate. Passengers and their luggage are weighed again at the airport, with the airline allowing for an approximate two per cent difference between booking versus actual weight. Langton said families have been pleased with the pricing model because it often costs less to fly with children using the payby-weight model than it would to purchase flat-fare seats. Samoa Air operates Britten Norman (BN2A) series and Cessna (172) aircraft.
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What to eat before, during, and after a workout Everybody knows that you need to eat the right things if you want to stay healthy and fit. But what are the “right things”? What does your body need in order to help you stay active? One important answer is glucose. Glucose is the fuel your body needs, especially at
the beginning of exercise. Even after you’ve been exercising for a while and your muscles are getting energy from fat, glucose is still important. It’s like gasoline for the body—so keep your gas tank full. Where do you get glucose? You get it from carbohydrates.
Maintain a well-balanced diet and choose lots of fruit and vegetables to go with your grains (pasta, rice, bread, cereal). And remember to eat the right things at the right times—food takes time to digest. Water is another part of eating healthy. You need water to
keep the nutrients circulating in your body and to clear out the waste. And you sweat off a lot of water when you exercise (even if you’re swimming). You can get your water from milk, juice, sports drinks—or plain water. Here’s what to eat and drink before, during and after exercise:
Choose the right exercise equipment to achieve your fitness goals By April Basset A healthy lifestyle isn’t just about weight loss but includes addressing a range of health areas, ranging from nutrition and sleep to exercise—all of which contribute to health and longevity. Physical exercise is any activity that enhances or maintains physical fitness and overall health and wellness. Being active doesn’t have to be difficult. There are many ways to make physical activity a part of daily life, ranging from walking, biking, joining a gym or purchasing personal use fitness equipment. Following is a variety of equipment options to achieve your fitness goals and contribute to a healthy lifestyle. Losing Weight This is probably the number one goal for most people. I am an advocate of having a strength component in any weight-loss program because building more muscle mass means burning more calories. I will focus on cardio equipment as it can be an effective aspect of that program. Treadmill: Do you like running or walking? If you do, the treadmill is a great option. Tip: Focus on finding a machine that has features you enjoy—an iPod jack and speakers for a musical workout, special programs, walking or running on an incline, a cooling fan, etc. Elliptical: This is a great option for someone who is not a fan of running or can’t handle the impact and force running exerts on the body. Tip: Every elliptical feels different, try different models to find one that feels right for the way your body moves. Treadclimber: The treadclimber technology makes the body work as if it was climbing stairs, resulting in a calorie burn that is similar to that achieved through running. It also tones the bum and legs. Bikes: An upright bike is
taller, more compact and doesn’t have a back rest. A recumbent bike places the rider in a comfortable, laid-back reclining position. The upright bike is less comfortable, but produces quicker results than the recumbent model. Tip: It is better to use a recumbent and get slower results than purchase an upright and not use it. All-In-One General Health Start a workout plan that includes strength and cardio exercises and a nutrition plan. The Rip 60 home workout trainer includes a workout schedule, 12 DVDs, workout straps, recipes and nutrition guides for 60 days. Best part—it’s inexpensive.
muscles and back pain. Bowflex Home Gym: These machines use progressive weight resistance. For example, at the start of the exercise session when your chest and arm muscles are weaker, the Bowflex rod does not exert the full weight. It only reaches full weight when its rods are flexed further as you extend your arms and engage your stronger muscles. Tip: Different models offer different conveniences and more exercises. Weigh added convenience and number of exercises
on each model versus price to find the one most suited for your needs. Dumbbells and Benches: These are space saving, provide cost saving and are effective. The biggest challenge is ensuring you have exercises for the equipment. Ask your equipment supplier for exercise posters. This column is sponsored by Flaman Fitness, the largest fitness equipment retailer in Western Canada. For more information, contact Ryan Van Eijnsbergen, 120-7771 Westminster Highway, Richmond. (604) 276-2400. www. flamanfitness.com.
More than three hours before exercising Eat a regular meal if you want, since you’ll have enough time to digest. Balance a serving of lean meat with a good amount of carbohydrates—rice, spaghetti or bread—plus fruit and vegetables and water, milk or juice. Drink regular amounts of fluid—a glass or two every hour. Just before exercising Stick with light, easy-todigest snacks. Choose fruits and fruit snacks, perhaps with a few light carbohydrates (graham crackers, cereal, a muffin). Keep yourself well hydrated so you’ll have enough water circulating in your system (but not so much that you feel overfull, or will have to keep stopping for restroom breaks).
During exercise Drink an average of a cup of liquid every 15 to 20 minutes. Water will be fine for short exercise periods, especially if you’ve eaten enough in advance. For exercise lasting more than an hour, you may want to keep your energy up with sports drinks or juice mixed with water. After exercising If you will be exercising again in the next 24 hours, eat some carbohydrate-rich foods within a half hour of your workout. If you will be exercising again in a day or two, make sure to keep lots of carbohydrates in your diet to keep your glucose gas tank full. For more information, contact any of the pharmacists at Pharmasave at YVR, located in the Domestic Terminal, Level 1. (604) 303-7033.
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Vancouver Airport Authority’s Annual Public Meeting East Concourse, Departures Level, International Terminal Building (below the entrance to Fairmont Vancouver Airport Hotel), 3211 Grant McConachie Way, Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Richmond, BC 3:30pm.
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Air Canada Pionairs Spring Lunch
1pm-4pm. Airshows, with its raw energy and excitement, continue to draw people and, as one of Delta’s most popular events, the Boundary Bay Airshow is no exception. One of the last free-admission shows, the Boundary Bay Airshow now attracts more than 10,000 guests. Families enjoy the exhilarating air performances and static aircraft displays, as well as children’s activities, refreshments and much more. For more information, visit czbb.com.
Cathay Pacific Airways, a renowned purveyor of noodles in-flight and at select airport lounges worldwide, has launched its first-ever Noodles of Asia campaign in celebration of National Noodle Month. From now until April 19, 2013, foodies and noodle aficionados are invited to enter Cathay Pacific’s Noodles of Asia Contest at facebook.com/ cathaypacificCA Facebook page. From there visit the “Noodles of Asia” board and re-pin the official contest pin; then create and upload photos of an original, Asian-inspired noodle recipe to Pinterest and
hashtag #CXnoodles. The winner, whose noodle entrée will feature prominently on Cathay Pacific’s in-flight menu on North American flights to Hong Kong, will receive two roundtrip Premium Economy tickets from one of Cathay Pacific’s six North American gateways (Vancouver, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Toronto, New York and Chicago) to Hong Kong, plus a city tour of Asia’s World City, sponsored by the Hong Kong Tourism Board. After the close of the contest on April 19, 2013, judging will take place in three stages: (1)
the top 10 entries with the most Pinterest likes will be selected; (2) Cathay Pacific will review and shortlist the top five; (3) If the recipe is short-listed into the top five, it will be judged by Peter Ho, Cathay’s regional catering manager, North America; and Satomi Aoki, senior flight purser. The winning recipe must meet Cathay Pacific’s rigorous culinary standards, and judges will score based on presentation, appeal, taste, and ease of transportation/practicality for an inflight entrée. For full terms and conditions, visit facebook.com/cathaypacificCA.
Abbotsford Airshow 2013 Abbotsford Airport, 30440 Liberator Avenue, Abbotsford, BC The 2013 Abbotsford Airshow will celebrate its 51st anniversary. A roster of world-class flying events and onsite displays are being planned. For more information, visit abbotsfordairshow. com.
October 5, 2013 Vancouver Airline & Aviation Collectibles Show Oakridge Centre Mall Auditorium 9am-5pm. If you collect aircraft slides, photos, diecast aircraft models, display models, aviation books, mags, barf bags, schedules, inflight magazines, playing cards, pins or aviation DVDs, you’re probably going to
River Rock Casino Resort, 8811 River Road, Richmond, BC 11am. AC & CP airline retirees or soon to be retirees are invited to the spring lunch. Cost is $21. Register by cheque in advance (include name, address, telephone number), made payable to Air Canada Pionairs YVR. No tickets at the door. Mail to Lynn Cockrill, Air Canada Pionairs Treasurer, #16-2688150th Street, Surrey, BC, V4P 1P1. Deadline for receipt of payment is May 13, 2013. Visit pionairs.ca.
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NOTICE OF ANNUAL PUBLIC MEETING The Board of Directors of Vancouver Airport Authority announces that the Annual Public Meeting will be held to present the Airport Authority’s 2012 Annual Report and financial statements.
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Stun guns, fireworks and WWII replicas, CATSA’s unusual discovers in 2012 Screening officers at Canada’s major airports screened more than 51-million passengers last year, according to the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA). While it’s not uncommon for CATSA officers to see bottles of liquid larger than the permitted 100ml or pocket knives in passengers’ carry-on bags, some other discoveries were noteworthy. Not-so-lucky charm. Many people travel with lucky charms.
For some it’s a rabbit foot, for others a horseshoe and in the case of one Whitehorse passenger, a “lucky” knife. An alarm at the metal detector led screening officers to search the passenger’s shoe, revealing a knife concealed in the sole. The passenger told screening officers the knife was there for good luck, which turned into bad luck when the knife was intercepted. Number of butterfly knives needed. A passenger at YVR
Canadian Transportation Agency launches consultation on baggage rules The Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) is seeking the views of the public and industry on the best approach to the application of baggage rules for transportation to, from and within Canada involving multiple air carriers. Baggage rules address matters such as the number of bags a passenger may check, the weight and size of baggage, how many pieces of baggage a passenger may bring with them on the airplane and excess baggage charges. Carriers can have different
policies in this respect, raising the issue of which carrier’s policy applies in travel arrangements involving multiple air carriers. Currently, different approaches to baggage rules are used around the world. The goal is to have a clear approach to ensure transparency for consumers and industry alike. The consultation period closes on April 15, 2013. Should you be interested in providing written comments or submissions for consideration, visit cta-otc. gc.ca.
clearly thought 22 was the magic number, which screening officers discovered when they found them in his bag, along with eight brass knuckles and four fireworks. The items were confiscated by police and the passenger arrested. Explosive situation. A World War II aficionado’s travel plans were halted after the x-ray identified what looked like a grenade. A subsequent search and police intervention found that the item was a replica of a World War II grenade. Neither explosives nor replicas thereof are allowed onboard aircraft.
Not packing light. Screening officers in Vancouver made a surprising discovery when a passenger went through the metal detector: a 15-centimetre hunting knife. In the course of the search, they also found 30 grams of marijuana and a retractable steel baton. Police were called and the passenger was arrested. Stunning catch. A TorontoPearson passenger decided to bring his personal protection device in his carry-on bag. When the shape of a gun was observed at the x-ray, screening officers
inspected the bag and found a prohibited stun gun. Stun guns are not only banned from aircraft but also illegal to possess under Canada’s Criminal Code. Alarming money belt. A passenger set off the alarm when he walked through the metal detector at TorontoPearson International Airport. Screening officers subsequently found multiple rolls of coins in the waistband of his pants. Coins are allowed in carry-on bags, which would have been a more comfortable way and less alarming way to transport
the money. In addition to being a security risk, these findings, along with thousands of others that were discovered, generated extra screening and sometimes even police intervention that delayed the screening process. Knowing what can be taken on a plane makes security screening faster and easier for everyone. For more tips on how to ensure a screening process that is completed as quickly and efficiently as possible, visit CATSA at catsa.gc.ca and on Twitter at @ catsa_gc.
Return to GST means two tax rates on goods and services As of April 1, 2013, British Columbians reverted to paying a varying percentage of tax that ranges from no tax, five per cent (GST) or twelve per cent (PST), depending on the service or product being bought. Travel services that remain tax exempt: • International air travel, Continental U.S. flights excluded, when originating in B.C. • International rail, bus, or ship travel (originating in B.C.) • Public transit fares
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• BC Ferries fares • Basic groceries Travel services that incur GST only (5%): • Domestic travel by air, rail or bus (originating in B.C.) • Continental U.S. air travel (originating in B.C.) • Restaurant meals • Attraction admission fees, including for passes for ski resorts, museums, theatre performances, sports events, and driving ranges • Books, newspapers, and magazines
• Snack foods • Taxis • Camping sites • Massage therapy Travel services that incur GST and PST (12%): • Accommodations (plus any additional hotel tax) • Souvenirs • Alcoholic beverages (10% PST) Tax Rebates for Tr avellers The federal government cancelled the GST/HST Visitor Rebate Program in 2007. The lone rebate available to tour-
ists is through the Foreign Convention and Tour Incentive Program. This is a 50 per cent refund of tax paid on tour packages purchased from a tour operator or as part of a convention. This rebate applies to travel packages that bundle transportation and accommodation, such as ski, golf and other package vacations. This rebate does not apply to independent travellers. For more information, visit the Canada Revenue Agency website cra-arc.gc.ca.
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On March 26, 2013, Malaysian Captain James Anthony Tan took off from Langkawi, Malaysia, on a mission to be the youngest pilot to fly solo around the world in a single engine aircraft. His expedition will take him across the Northern Hemisphere, visiting 20 countries with 30 scheduled stops, including a seven-city tour in the U.S. and Canada this month. Tan, 21, is flying solo in a Cessna 210 Eagle, dubbed The Spirit of Malaysia. His quest, 1Malaysia Round the World, is a 40,558-kilometre route to be completed in 50 days. He will fly across North America from April 5-22, with stops in Anchorage, Juneau, Vancouver, Denver, Indianapolis, Teterboro, and St. Johns. His journey will also take him to Thailand, Vietnam, Taiwan, Japan, Russia, the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Egypt, Jordan, Qatar, Pakistan, India, and Myanmar.
Through his expedition, Tan wants to inspire the world’s youth to explore the world. Having been born with dyslexia, he also wishes to raise awareness on the issues faced by children with special needs and empower them to chase their own dreams, no matter how impossible they may seem. Upon the successful completion of his expedition, Tan will not only be the youngest pilot to fly solo around the world in a single-engine aircraft, but will also be the one to do it in the shortest duration among the youth record holders of this category, recognized by the World Record Academy. He has already been inducted into the Malaysia Book of Records for his previous expedition of 24,076 kilometres from the United Kingdom to Bangkok and back, completed in 2012. For more information on 1Malaysia Round the World and to track Tan’s journey, visit 1rtw.com.my.
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Fidelis D’Souza, manager Park’N Fly Vancouver, pictured with a promotional 25 Days of Giveaways Mini.
We have all heard the stories: parking attendants burning rubber, cars parked on side streets in unsecured lots and, in a recent case in England, a company that provided parking services actually hired out a customer’s car while he was on holiday in Spain! At YVR, travellers don’t need to worry about these kinds of problems because parking facilities at the airport have earned the reputation as being among the best in North America. One company, Park’N Fly, has built a 40-year reputation as Canada’s only national airport parking provider and will celebrate 25 years of doing business at YVR on June 6, 2013. “At Park’N Fly our customer service agents are available 24 hours a day to offer the utmost in safety and convenience with well-lit, secure, electronically fenced-andmonitored compounds, combined with around-the-clock security,” said Abdul Walli, general manager Park’N Fly Vancouver. “As we approach our 25th anniversary date, we would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our loyal customers. We are very proud
of our long-term commitment to the travelling public at YVR.” Impressive employee loyalty Established in 1988, Park’N Fly Vancouver employs 76 workers who complete a customer satisfaction program called “Park Happy” as part of their training program. Impressively, almost onethird of these employees have spent more than 15 years with the company and the remaining two-thirds more than five years—a true testament to loyalty and dedicated customer service and a tribute to the company’s training programs. That customer service is reflective in the comments from local celebrities such as Wally Buono, president and CEO of the BC lions Football Club. “I can’t say enough about the way the Park’N Fly staff attends to all the needs of the BC Lions Football Team. From check-in to check-out, they are professional, friendly and always willing to extend themselves when it comes to keeping customers happy.” Bob Lenarduzzi, president of the Vancouver Whitecaps Football Club also has high
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praise for his experience with Park’N Fly. “Caps players and staff are always awed by Park’N Fly’s exceptional service and professionalism and with their often gruelling travel schedules, they are comforted knowing that staff will always ensure they can quickly pick up their vehicle and make their way home. I would also like to congratulate Park’N Fly on its 25th anniversary and recognize them as a highly valued partner of our club.” From within the travel industry Greg Dixon, president Flight Centre Canada, has many occasions to interact with Park’N Fly staff. “As a frequent traveller, I am always impressed with the engagement and professionalism of the Park’N Fly team. As an industry partner, I am confident that our customers are getting the best start to their dream vacations in the capable
hands of the staff at Park’N Fly, an experience that reflects positively on both our businesses.” Customer care priority In addition to paying attention to safety, security and convenience issues, Park’N Fly facilities are equipped to take care of travellers with express check–in/check-out pay stations and trunk-to-terminal luggage drop–off points. Travellers also earn 100 Aeroplan Miles per stay regardless of which airline they fly. Not just content with customer care, Park’N Fly also provides care and service for customers’ cars while they are travelling. Service agreements with leading automotive companies—Mr. Lube, Bashir’s Auto Detailing, Dent King, Crystal Glass, Craftsman Collision and Brown Bros Ford—guarantee any needed service work will
be completed on time for the traveller’s return. The on-site Lammscloth Carwash is convenient for those customers who simply want a fresh, clean start on return from their travels. With thousands of passengers arriving and departing from Park’N Fly Vancouver in any given month, challenges can occur from time to time. One case in point involved a business woman flying to Calgary whose bag, containing an important laptop presentation, went missing at the YVR Domestic Terminal drop-off area. The customer departed without the laptop but with the assurance that once it was located a Park’N Fly employee would deliver it to her in Calgary. The bag was located in Vancouver later in the day and an employee accompanied the bag on a same-day flight to deliver it to the customer’s hotel. With only 15 minutes to spare before the presentation was to begin, the mission was accomplished successfully much to the relief of all concerned. That kind of customer service is one reason that Park’N Fly has won many awards over the years from community orga-
nizations such as the Richmond Chamber of Commerce and Vancouver Tourism. Community support Park’N Fly also supports community initiatives with charitable donations to MakeA-Wish Foundation, Dreams Take Flight, the Richmond Food Bank and United Way and donates parking vouchers to many event fundraisers and local charity events. “Park’N Fly has been beyond fabulous,” said Kim Fujisawa, Wish Program Direct. “We are so very appreciative of the generosity shown to our Wish families travelling to and from Vancouver. Park’N Fly has been a strong link in helping make wishes come true.” The Park’N Fly Vancouver organization and staff are looking forward to many more years of providing customer service at YVR and in celebration of the upcoming anniversary is awarding 25 prizes each day for the 25 days leading up to June 6, 2013. Prizes include gift vouchers for package vacations and a Grand Prize of two round-trip tickets to anywhere Air Canada flies. For full contest rules and regulations, please visit www. parknfly.ca.
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YVR to Delhi and beyond By Nigel Fitzpatrick
Departure—Joan Fitzpatrick, the author’s wife, heads off from YVR to London during the Chinese New Year celebrations.
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Six generations of my family lived in India, so when I married Joan, whose mother was born there, we talked of visiting. Thirty years later, volunteering at YVR as a Green Coat, we realized it was time to see what it was about India that had so drawn our families. On February 19, our daughter drove us to YVR to catch Air Canada 854 to London Heathrow Airport. The planned five-day break in England allowed a catch-up with cousins, one of whom was born in Delhi. While there, we travelled via the rickety London underground system to the Criterion Theatre in Piccadilly Circus to enjoy a comedic version of The 39 Steps by the former Governor General of Canada, John Buchan. We departed from London via Virgin Atlantic to Delhi, where we adjusted our body clocks by spending two days in this bustling city. While there, we learned how to use the modern Delhi Metro with its Singaporelike granite platforms. We zipped to Rajiv Chowk one of the largest business centres in Delhi—formerly called Connaught Place and where my grandmother once operated a dress shop in the 1930s. We also visited the modern Akshardham temple, near to the site of the 2010 Commonwealth Games. From Delhi, we then began our tour with five others, beginning with four hours on a morning train to Kalka station, where my grandfather had begun his career. This is the start point for the six-hour journey on narrow gauge track up to Shimla, the former summer capital of the Raj, where the partition negotiations of 1947 took place. After two pleasant days, with views of the Himalayas in cameras and one sketch pad, we headed back to Kalka to board the train for the rest of our tour. This time, our group tripled in size, one of the additional trav-
ellers having come from YVR through China. Over the next few days, we were whisked via air-conditioned bus to seven World Heritage sites including the Taj Mahal and the enormous temporary capital of the Mughal Empire, Fatehpuhr Sikri, in Uttar Pradesh. From there, we travelled to a quiet, camel-intensive village in Rajasthan before returning to the Delhi. We returned to YVR’s welcoming water feature on March 10, 2013 aboard Lufthansa flights via Frankfurt, coded AC9353 and AC9101. The long journey home to Vancouver had been eased by use of the Priority Pass lounge in Delhi’s splendid modern airport, where our Diner’s Club cards gained us free entry. Though tired, we were delighted to be met by our Toronto-based son, who on his own recent visit to India had unsuccessfully tried to get a seat on the train up to Shimla. Our success in doing so was complimented. England and India began their long relationship when Elizabethan adventurer Ralph Fitch arrived at the Mughal Court at Fatepuhr Sikrit near Agra in 1583. Both cities were then larger and wealthier than London. Currently, an Indian company controls production of two of England’s most iconic brands— Jaguar and Land Rover. Though much larger than London, at present Delhi is not wealthier but it certainly has the potential. Already the quality of trains on the Delhi Metro is impressive compared with the rattle of the London Underground. Nigel Fitzpatrick is one of the many welcoming Green Coats to be seen at YVR.
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Boeing delivers 1,000th aircraft to China Last month, Boeing and China Eastern Airlines celebrated the delivery of the 1,000th Boeing airplane for China, one of the world’s most dynamic markets for commercial airplanes. Boeing forecasts that China will need 5,260 new airplanes, valued at $670-billion, in the next 20 years. The 1,000th airplane, a NextGeneration 737-800 with the
Boeing Sky Interior painted in special peacock livery, will join China Eastern Yunnan Airlines. China Eastern currently operates the largest 737 fleet among Chinese airlines. Boeing airplanes comprise the majority of commercial jetliners operated in China, providing service to more than 20 different Chinese airlines.
Chinese suppliers contribute parts and components to every current Boeing commercial airplane model, including 737, 747, 767, 777 and 787. Currently, more than 7,000 Boeing airplanes operating throughout the world use major parts and assemblies from China. Headquartered in Shanghai, China Eastern Airlines is one of the three major airlines in mainland
China. Flying a fleet of more than 400 long-haul and short-haul airplanes with an average age of less than seven years, China Eastern Airlines serves nearly 70-million travellers annually and ranks among the world’s top five airlines in terms of passenger transportation volume. China Eastern Airlines provides daily service from YVR to Shanghai.
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By Jack Schofield
Equipped with the Orenda engine, North American Sabre jets operated by the Royal Canadian Air Force outperformed the U.S. version of that famous fighter aircraft.
I have a good friend, David Marshall, who was the last person to touch a hot Iroquois. I am not referring to a member of that indigenous tribe of native peoples, but to the turbojet engine of the same name. Considered the most powerful, high-performance turbojet engine in the 1950s, the Iroquois
(translated as a ‘spirit of power’) certainly fitted its name. Marshall was in charge of a test bay at Avro Canada’s then-new 66,000-square-metre jet engine production plant at Malton, Ontario. He had just run a power test on the Iroquois when he received word that the Iroquois and the Avro Arrow
were to be destroyed, along with all its blueprints and engineering data. The day was February 20, 1959 and the day would later be dubbed ‘Black Friday’. This, however, is not an Avro Arrow story. It is an Iroquois story and an Orenda story and a Chinook story—all jet engines developed in Canada by both private industry and Canadian taxpayers. The latter being a particularly apathetic species who never seem to notice when they are being taken for a ride. Canadian taxpayers should have been concerned when the Iroquois engine was cancelled, because they had footed the bill for early experimentation of Canadian jet engines that placed the country on the top rung of the world’s aerospace industry.
Back in 1942, with WWII raging, the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), which was funded by the Canadian taxpayer, sent two engineers to Britain to look at what jet engine inventor Frank Whittle was accomplishing with the development of his remarkable invention. It was determined that Canada might well play a significant role in jet turbine design and one of Whittle’s engines was provided for study, along with a captured German gas turbine— the Junkers Jumo 004—which was being developed in Nazi Germany. Correctly assessing the need to develop improvements on thethen infant jet engine, the NRC set up a jet turbine laboratory in which Canadian engineers stud-
ied and built the Chinook experimental jet turbine. The accumulated engineering data achieved from this tax payer-funded laboratory work was made available to the A.V. Roe (Avro) and Company’s gas turbine division and used in the creation of the Orenda jet engine, which was to power Avro’s successful CF-100 Canuck interceptor aircraft, and also re-power the North American F86 Sabre jet fighter for the Royal Canadian Air Force. For the vaunted CF-105 Avro Arrow, still on the drawing board at the time, this early research paid off in further development of a jet engine that surpassed any other engine in power output per pound of weight. In the summer of 1956, the
Iroquois was flight tested on the giant Boeing B747—referred to as the atom bomber—and produced a then-unheard-of thrust of more than 11,000 kilograms. One of the principal reasons for the Iroquois engine’s ability to develop such power was the first-time-ever use of lightweight titanium metal for much of its components. The use of this rare metal reduced the weight of the engine by some 385 kilograms. Significantly, Avro initiated the use of this metal at a time when it was not being commercially produced and, in this respect, aided the expansion of the mining, smelting and supply of titanium to the aerospace industry. However, back to my iniContinued on page 17
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tial proposition concerning the apathy of Canadian taxpayers at the ultimate cancellation and destruction of the jet engine in which they had invested their hard-earned tax dollars. When then-Prime Minister John Diefenbaker acquiesced to U.S. President Dwight Eisenhower’s demand that Canada scrap the entire Avro program, which included the Avro Arrow and the Avro jetliner, the amazing Iroquois jet engine was also axed. So was the destruction of the Avro program and the Iroquois necessary? The engine could well have powered other aircraft types, but it appears there was fear that if tested in the Arrow—which might then have exceeded its already tested Mach 2 speed—this would have been a political embarrassment to a government that had cancelled its development. Canada had become an aviation technology leader with the Iroquois engine—nine years ahead of Boeing in putting jet engine transport in the air. However, it appears Canada was deemed too small a country to handle such advanced aviation technology and was considered better suited to building grain elevators—the complexity of which John Diefenbaker, the architect of this aviation disaster, was very familiar. On Black Friday, when the Avro aircraft program and the Iroquois engine were cancelled, more than 14,000 Avro employees applied for Unemployment Insurance, joining 8,600 employees of sub-contracting companies
that filed for bankruptcy. Along with the resulting brain drain of aviation engineering expertise to the United States, the ‘Spirit of Power’ disappeared into history and the Canadian public didn’t even appear to notice its passing. As a matter of interest, the political reason given for discontinuing the Avro Arrow was that all manned interceptor aircraft were now out of date and therefore no longer required—this was during the Cold War era! Interestingly, only four days after Avro’s coupe de grace was echoing through the halls of aviation infamy, the Progressive Conservative Minister of National Defence George
Pearkes, who had recommended the program be scrapped, approached Avro Canada to determine if it was interested in building the Grumman Super Tiger interceptor aircraft for the U.S. armed forces and, if so, could it supply a jet engine for this new design? Avro Canada collapsed with dignity and closed its doors forever. Does this raise any questions about the current order for interceptor aircraft by our present government, or should today’s taxpayers continue to take a lesson from the past and keep their heads firmly entrenched in the sand?
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Replace tie rod ends and ball joints at the first sign of wear By Bernie Pawlik
Tie rod ends, ball joints, idler arms, pitman arms. What do these parts all have in common? 1. They are all part of a car or truck’s steering and suspension. 2. The proper functionality of these parts is critical to the control and safety of the vehicle. 3. They are ball and socket joints that eventually wear out. With routine inspections it is easy to spot worn steering and suspension parts. Finding them before they are badly worn is critical because if one breaks a driver will lose control of the vehicle. There are two types of steering linkage designs, both of which use different linkage configurations. The simplest and the most common is the rack and pinion system. This system includes two outer and two inner tie rod ends. The other linkage system is the recirculating ball steering box. While once used in every vehicle, this steering box is now less common. It is used exclusively on trucks. In addition to
inner and outer tie rod ends, the recirculating ball system uses additional wearable parts, such as the pitman arm, drag link and idler arm(s). Suspension systems also differ widely among vehicles, the simplest system being the Macpherson strut. This system has only one ball joint to wear out. Other suspension systems use upper and lower control arms, some with multiple arms. These have two or more ball joints per side that can and will wear out. While there are many designs of steering and suspension, they all use ball and socket joints and wear out over time. In the interest of safety, it is important that they be replaced at the first sign of wear.
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Auto Repair and Maintenance
Do your homework when buying a rebuilt, used vehicle
By Bernie Pawlik
The television program W5 broadcast a recent story that dealt with poorly rebuilt, written-off vehicles sold in the Vancouver used car market. Through my years of servicing cars, I’ve seen several used vehicles that were truly bad. One was particularly memorable and worthy of a news program in and of itself. The incident began with a phone call from a gentleman who bought a one-year-old 2007 Chevy Cavalier. He had just purchased this car and he needed some servicing for the check engine lamp, which remained on, and a leaky transmission. Finding it unusual that with only 12,000 kilometres the vehicle had these concerns, I suggested that these would likely be covered by the manufacturer’s warranty. He explained that he had called them and the vehicle was “flagged” and there was no warranty. When he brought the car in for servicing additional details were revealed. The car was a rebuilt, write-off vehicle—clearly indicated on his insurance papers—and so the manufacturer’s warranty was no longer
valid. He had purchased the car for $8,000.00, which was a substantial bargain for this vehicle as most of those models were selling for $12,000. On examination, it was discovered that the vehicle had been in a front-end collision. The repairs to the exterior appeared good, but under the hood the body work was substandard. The check engine light was on due to the oxygen sensors being plugged in together and not into the vehicle’s wiring harness. Fortunately, this issue was easily rectified. Only someone with little or no knowledge of car repair would have done this. The transmission leak proved to be more involved and required replacing the transmission with a good, used unit. The transmission case was cracked from the collision and the sellers had tried in vain to do a quick and cheap fix with sealer. The car ran well for a couple of months and then developed a rough idle. This was fixed by replacing the intake manifold—a plastic part that sits at the front of the engine. It had obviously been
weakened by the accident and failed prematurely. When the final repair bills were tallied, the cost for repairs was $4,000, which now priced the car equivalent to what it would have cost for a low mileage, non-rebuilt one-year old Cavalier, which would still have had its warranty. So how can you avoid such a scenario? 1. If the price is below other comparable vehicles ask the seller several questions to try and get to the real reason for the low price. 2. Check with ICBC and/or get a Carfax report to get an accident history of the vehicle. 3. Have the vehicle inspected by a trusted auto service shop or inspection company (BCAA for example). 4. Have a lien check performed to be sure that there is no money owing on the vehicle. If there is, be sure that it is paid and the lien cleared before you assume ownership. 5. Get a feel for the person you are buying the vehicle from. What is his or her story about
the vehicle? The character of the seller is often reflected in the car’s history. The best used cars are usually: 1. Locally driven. 2. Have all repair and maintenance receipts. 3. Sold by the original or second owner. 4. Sold by a reputable dealership or used car dealer. Are all rebuilt write-off vehicles badly repaired? Not at all, I have seen many that are fixed properly but they will always be worth less than a non-rebuilt vehicle and many times the repaired body work or repaired components may fail early. The most important thing to remember is that the risk of buying a used car can be eliminated by doing your homework and consulting with professionals who know cars well. Bernie Pawlik is the owner of Pawlik Automotive Repair, winner of the 2012 Georgia Strait Award for BestAuto Service. Pawlik Automotive is located at #30-966 SW Marine Drive, Vancouver. Telephone: 604.327.7112.
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The Greatest Show On British Wheels
The Cessna 208 Caravan is a single turboprop engine, fixed-gear short-haul regional airliner and utility aircraft built in the United States by Cessna. The aircraft typically seats nine passengers with a single pilot, although with a FAR Part 23 waiver it can seat up to 14 passengers. The aircraft is also used for cargo feederliner operations.
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of our expansive and incredible country from high above. These images will live on the temporary walls of the Domestic Terminal’s A and B Piers, currently undergoing renovation to add gates, expand seating areas and improve passenger amenities. This ever-changing gallery
will also live online at yvr.ca/ YVRCanada. Participating in the Canada from the Air photo gallery is easy. Next time you are travelling to or from a Canadian destination
via YVR, snap an in-flight photo. Then share it via Twitter or email so it can be posted online and shared on the Domestic Terminal’s live gallery walls.
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More shopping options for U.S. travellers Travellers headed to the U.S. from YVR are now able to purchase goods of up to $200 in the airport’s after-security area before their flight, thanks to a new agreement between Vancouver Airport Authority and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (USCBP). The new agreement increases the maximum value of each individual retail item sold in the airport’s U.S. postsecurity departures area from $100 to $200. By the end of 2013, the purchase limit per item will reach $400, making it possible for retailers to stock higher-value merchandise,
Signing the U.S.-Canada shopping agreement are representatives from USCBP, Vancouver Airport Authority and business partners. Clockwise from top left, Officer Gonzalez, USCBP; Officer Zumpano, USCBP; Jim Boyle, general manager, Hudson Group; Mikel Walker, general manager, HMSHost; Kristen Neal, manager, Absolute Spa; Susan Steine, director of commercial services, Airport Authority; and Freda Cheung, CEO, Canada, World Duty Free.
such as cameras and tablets, for purchase by U.S.-bound travellers.
More than 10 years in the making, the Airport Authority championed the purchase
increase, working closely with USCBP and retail operators. “We are always working to match our retail and service options to our customers’ needs,” said Susan Stiene, director of commercial services for the Airport Authority. “We are proud of our partnership with USCBP and our business partners to develop this program and believe passengers will truly benefit from it.” After successful implementation at YVR, this new agreement will roll out in other Canadian airports with U.S. preclearance.
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Air China will increase the number of scheduled flights operated from Vancouver to Beijing, China from 7 to 11 flights per week. The new flights are scheduled to begin on May 17, 2013. The new flight, CA 998 will depart Vancouver on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays at 10am, arriving into Beijing Capital Airport at 12:25pm, the following day. The returning flight, CA 997, will depart Beijing at noon, every Tuesday, Thursday,
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Friday and Sunday, arriving into Vancouver at 8am the same day. “The additional nonstop morning departures are expected to be extremely popular with the travelling public,” said Xu Junhong (John), Air China’s general manager in Vancouver. “The early afternoon arrival time into our hub at Beijing’s Capital Airport allows for convenient connections to more than 90 domestic destinations in China, as well as more than 40 international destinations.” Xu further stated that
Air China lounge (next to the bamboo, top left) at Terminal 3 of Beijing Capital International Airport, the airline’s main hub.
the ongoing encouragement received from B.C.’s provincial government, the Airport Authority and other tourism stakeholders
across Canada helped to cement the decision to expand Air China’s Vancouver-Beijing flights. See AIR CHINA page 5
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