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MARCH 2017
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Domestic shopping experience expanded at YVR
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Last month, Vancouver International Airport (YVR) celebrated the grand opening of four retail stores in the domestic post-security terminal: Lolë, Brooks Brothers, Coastal News and Sea to Sky Marketplace. YVR has more than 170 shops, services and restaurants located before and after security, providing great shopping opportunities to travellers and the local community alike. These four new retail stores provide more apparel options as well as familiar iconic brands to YVR’s domestic travellers. The entire portfolio will further enhance YVR’s award-
winning concession program. “YVR is always looking to provide exceptional customer experiences and a big part of that is offering engaging and
diverse retail options,” said Scott Norris, vice president, commercial development, Vancouver Airport Authority. “We know that for many passengers their
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Air Canada’s new livery features a black tail, engines and underside, along with the return of the circled maple leaf logo.
Passengers at YVR will soon be flying in new-look aircraft as Air Canada has unveiled a major makeover. Air Canada announced the new livery at three simultaneous events across Canada that also revealed new uniforms for all Air Canada employees. The updated look is meant to celebrate Canada and is in time for Canada’s 150th anniversary. “Air Canada’s new livery signals a pivotal inflection point in our 80-year history,” said Benjamin Smith, president, passenger airlines at the event in Toronto, where the airline’s largest hub is located. “On the occasion of Canada’s 150th anniversary year, with our new
livery, new uniforms for our employees, the awardwinning international cabin standard introduced with the launch of our Boeing 787 aircraft and enhanced onboard offerings, the future Air Canada represents the strength of our nation and the future-looking spirit of our airline.” Air Canada’s entire fleet of 300 planes will soon sport the new livery that features a black tail, engines and undersides. It also marks the return of the rondelle, the maple leaf in a circle logo, which is prominently displayed on the aircraft’s fin, fuselage and underbelly. The new look of the planes was designed by international design firm
Winkreative, headed by Canadian entrepreneur Tyler Brûlé. The airline’s current staff uniforms of dark blue with red lettering and logos are being replaced by those with a base colour of black or grey with red lettering and the maple leaf. Canadian designer Christopher Bates is responsible for the staff uniform transformation. Air Canada is currently upgrading its fleet with 23 new Boeing 787 Dreamliners, with 14 more coming in to service by 2019, and also buying at least 45 C Series jets from Bombardier. All of the airline’s new aircraft will be sporting the new livery.
trip starts right here at YVR and we hope these new offerings will give them a reason to arrive earlier and get their shopping done prior to flying out.”
Last year, YVR reached a record-high 22.3-million passengers and introduced 18 new routes and services to give passengers even more options when flying from Vancouver. This year, YVR will welcome even more passengers through the terminals while also adding exciting new routes and services and adding to popular destinations already served. Following is a breakdown of the new routes and services that will be offered at YVR in 2017. February 6: Air Canada inaugurated service to Dallas with new daily service to the Lone Star State. March 26: Air Canada increases service to San Diego from daily to double daily. March 28: Cathay Pacific starts service with next-generation Airbus A350 aircraft as it increases service from YVR to Hong Kong from 14 flights per week to 17 flights per week. April 30: WestJet service to Hamilton, Ontario, begins.
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* YVR is the international aeronautical designation for Vancouver International Airport.
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YVR partnered with Paradies Lagardère, a leading operator of restaurant and retail brands in airports worldwide, to bring these four concepts to YVR. Paradies Lagardère operates more than 850 stores and restaurants in 98 airports, with expertise in international, national and local brands that create memorable and positive shopping and dining experiences for today’s travellers. Paradies currently operates 24 stores at YVR, ranging from newsstands to apparel, gifts, confectionery and souvenirs.
May 1: The return of the British Airways A380. May 1: Air Canada to Los Angeles, California, goes from five times daily to six times daily. May 1: Air Canada to San Jose, California, moves from double daily to triple daily. May 1: Air Canada launches daily to Phoenix, Arizona. May 18: Air Canada launches double daily to Denver, Colorado. June 1: Air Canada rouge starts seasonal service to Nagoya, Japan, with four flights per week. June 1: Air Canada seasonal daily service to Frankfurt, Germany. June 8: The start of Air Canada year-round daily service to Taipei, Taiwan. June 8: Start of thrice-weekly Air Canada summer season flights to Gatwick, England. June 30: Hong Kong Airlines starts daily service between YVR and Hong Kong. August 2: Ch ina Airlines introduces the A350 on daily service between YVR and Taipei.