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Air Transat’s new direct service to Italy
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Last month, Air Transat and YVR celebrated the start of new seasonal service between Vancouver and Rome’s Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO). The service, which began on June 17, will depart YVR weekly until October 7, 2016, and is the first non-stop flight from Vancouver to Italy. “Thanks to Air Transat, YVR has a direct link to one of the world’s most renowned and ancient connecting hubs— Rome,” said Craig Richmond, president & CEO, Vancouver Airport Authority. “This service opens up exciting new opportunities to explore an amazing country, known for its rich culture and stunning attractions.”
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A cake in the shape of the Roman Colosseum was included in Air Transat’s celebration of its new service from YVR to Rome.
Air Transat will use an Airbus A330-200 with a capacity of 345 seats, including 12 in Club Class (Business Class). This service will contribute almost $1-million to B.C.’s Gross Domestic Product and will add 60 jobs to the local economy. “The addition of this
direct flight between Vancouver and Rome, a very popular destination with vacationers, is an important step in enhancing our transatlantic flight program for travellers from Western Canada,” said Annick Guérard, president and general manager of Transat Tours Canada.
“By offering 12 European destinations from Vancouver this summer—six of which are available via direct flight— Transat strengthens its position as a holiday travel specialist and meets, more than ever, the needs of travellers in search of new discoveries,” said Guérard. Montreal-based Air Transat
is a key contributor to YVR’s growth, ranking tenth for the number of passengers it brought through YVR in 2015. A leading holiday carrier, Air Transat Transat was named Best North American Leisure Airline in 2015 at the prestigious Skytrax World Airline Awards.
Air Canada rouge begins YVR-Dublin service
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establishing the only nonstop flight between YVR to Dublin, Air Canada rouge is offering our customers another great destination, while also contributing to YVR’s growth plans.” The new service will contribute $2.6-million to B.C.’s Gross Domestic Product and will add 37 jobs at YVR and in nearby hotels, restaurants and tourist attractions. In addition, the service opens up exciting new opportunities for both countries in tourism, education and export businesses.
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Traditional Irish dancing and music were included in the celebration of Air Canada rouge’s new seasonal service from YVR to Dublin Airport.
Last month, YVR celebrated the start of another new seasonal service, this one being provided by Air Canada Rouge between Vancouver and
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provide the only non-stop service from Vancouver to Dublin Airport (DUB). “Air Canada Rouge’s new non-stop service to Dublin is a
great step towards further connecting YVR with Europe,” said Craig Richmond, president and CEO, Vancouver Airport Authority. “By
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Government of Canada lifts visa requirements for Mexican nationals On June 28, 2016, Vancouver Airport Authority congratulated the Government of Canada for easing visa requirements for Mexican nationals. As a result of this change in policy, which will begin on December 1, 2016, Mexicans will no longer be required to hold a Canadian visa and will, generally, be granted a sixmonth stay on the day of entry into Canada. “Mexico is a vibrant and
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Dublin, Ireland. The new service, which began on June 10, will offer thrice-weekly flights from YVR until October 8, 2016 and
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growing market for Canada and we are thrilled to see the visa requirements lifted,” said Craig Richmond, president and CEO, Vancouver Airport Authority. “We welcome measures that open up Canada to more tourists and trade; making it easier to travel to and from our country.” Five airlines offer non-stop service between YVR and Mexico: Air Canada, WestJet, Sunwing, Air Transat and Aeromexico. Together these
airlines offer service to eight destinations, on nearly 70 weekly flights, and more than 564,000 annual seats. “Once the cumbersome regulations are lifted, we anticipate visitor numbers from Mexico will increase,” said Richmond. “Whenever we ease entry requirements, add new flights or welcome larger aircraft, the entire province and, ultimately, the country benefits from higher tourism
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (right) in a meeting with President Enrique Peña Nieto of Mexico on the margins of the G20 Summit in Turkey, November 15, 2015.
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Celebrating 25 years of Helping Kids
Celebrating 25 years of Helping Kids
Celebrating 25 years of Helping Kids
The YVR for Kids annual golf and dinner auction
bringsand together the airport and surrounding The YVR for Kids annual golf and dinner auction brings together the airport surrounding communities in a unique effort to raise funds for children’s communities in a unique effort to raise funds for children’s charities (See ad on page 20).charities. Join us Thursday, August 25 , 2016 Join us Thursday, August 25 , 2016 Join us Thursday, August 25th, 2016. yvrforkids.com The YVR for Kids annual golf and dinner auction brings together the airport and surrounding communities in a unique effort to raise funds for children’s charities.
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