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YVR and Quest achieve record-breaking Hamper Drive

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On December 5th, YVR and Quest Food Exchange collected a record 1,289 food hampers for the 2019 holiday season.

The hampers, which included all the essentials for a holiday meal, were collected and counted at The Spirit of the Haida Gwaii: The Jade Canoe.

For every hamper collected, YVR donated a turkey and Quest provided fresh seasonal vegetables. Hampers were then distributed to families in need across the Lower Mainland.

“Supporting our community is fundamental to YVR, and we strive to take care of our neighbours,” said Kim Halowski, manager, community relations for YVR. “Quest Food Exchange is one of our incredible community partners who makes a difference in the community and we are extremely proud of the work they do. Over the years, we have introduced Quest to a number of YVR business partners, who have found ways to work together to reduce food waste at YVR and to help families in need.”

Since the Hamper Drive

A record-breaking 1,289 food hampers, which included meal essentials and festive facourites, were collected for the 2019 holiday season and provided to families in need in the Lower Mainland.

started in 2011, Quest has received donations of more than 7,000 meals. Quest works to reduce hunger in local communities by providing dignified access to affordable and sustainable food options in not-for-profit grocery markets to those who face food security challenges in British Columbia.

“Over the past decade, YVR has been one of the most significant support-

ers of Quest; from providing three refrigerated trucks, to hosting a penny drive, to donating 5,835 holiday hampers [prior to 2019’s event] that enabled 29,175 individuals to share a turkey dinner with loved ones,” said Elizabeth Lewis-Crudgington, executive director, Quest Food Exchange. “On behalf of the entire Quest Food Exchange team and board of directors,

we would like to thank YVR Airport Authority and the Sea Island community for placing their trust in Quest to facilitate the distribution of hampers to hundreds of clients of social service agencies throughout the Lower Mainland.”

As a community-focused organization, YVR supports programs that empower communities in Metro Vancouver and beyond, donating more

than $1 million annually to more than 50 organizations that have created innovative programs to help their communities.

Partnerships such as the one with Quest are part of YVR’s commitment to bring social benefits to the communities the airport serves, while also bringing the Sea Island community together for an event that celebrates the spirit of giving.

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Last month, Air Canada began service from Vancouver to Auckland, marking the carrier’s launch of seasonal service between Canada and New Zealand.

Flights will operate fourtimes weekly until the end of

March 2020.

Air Canada’s state-of-theart Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft will be used on the route. The aircraft features 20 Signature Class lie-flat seats, 21 Premium Economy and 214 Economy Class seats with

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“We are excited to launch our newest South Pacific route to Auckland which offers additional opportunities for North Americans travelling to enjoy

New Zealand’s summer season, and for New Zealanders travelling for a Canadian winter vacation,” said Mark Galardo, vice president, network planning at Air Canada. “Our Auckland flights are timed to conveniently connect at our extensive Vancouver transPacific hub to and from a multitude of non-stop destinations throughout North America, including New York-Newark.”

In 2018, Canadians choosing to holiday in New Zealand grew by 6.7 per cent to 70,000 visitors. Similarly, New Zealand visitor numbers grew by 12 per cent with 34,000 visiting Canada during the same period, according to Scott Tasker, general manager of aeronautical commercial at

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“We are very excited to welcome this new service from Air Canada, which further connects Vancouver to Auckland using the amazing Dreamliner aircraft,” said Craig Richmond, president and CEO, Vancouver Airport Authority. “This addition to Air Canada’s growing network at Vancouver International Airport will not only open up more business and travel opportunities in Canada and New Zealand, it will also facilitate valuable connecting traffic between the two airports.

We appreciate Air Canada’s continued commitment to utilizing Vancouver as their trans-Pacific hub.”

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Change is in the air at YVR: January update

Construction

There are several key projects currently taking place at YVR to enhance the airport experience.

This is all possible due to YVR’s unique operating structure—a community-based organization that reinvests its profits into the airport and the region.

The multi-year expansion project currently underway is designed to help YVR meet growing passenger demand and better connect British Columbians and local businesses to the world, while improving the airport experience for everyone.

Terminal • Construction continues near Transborder check-in to make several enhancements to the area. Work includes replacing the check-in kiosks with the newest model, movement of a heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) unit, relocating the information counter and some other minor updates.

• Work has begun on an upgrade project to the ceiling pre-security, near the A/B screening point. As part of the construction, there will be scaffolding in the area.

• In December, a new holdroom opened in YVR’s Transborder terminal for remote stand operations (RSO). The hold-

outside International Arrivals in Chester Johnson Park. In order to facilitate the work, a section of the park is closed.

• YVR is planning to redevelop approximately 17 hectares of land on airport property in the Templeton area, adjacent to the Burkeville residential neighbourhood. The redevelopment will include a cargo and logistics facility and a linear greenspace for community use. Site preparation work is now underway to prepare the project site for redevelopment.

For more information on these projects, visit yvr.ca/construction.

room includes four new bus positions and gate counters.

Work is still underway on this project and once complete, it will connect passengers from Level 3 to the Level 2 remote stand operations (RSO) facility. This work includes the addition of new elevators and escalators.

• As construction continues on several new food and beverage and retail options at YVR, passengers can expect to see various hoarding around the terminal.

• As part of the International Pier D expansion project, various work is taking place.

While much of the work is taking place airside, passengers can expect to see hoarding near the end of Pier D. This may include noisy work and given that there are 24-hour operations in this part of the terminal, YVR understands that this could potentially be disruptive for those with flights at nearby gates. Passengers looking for somewhere quiet can find seating in the creek area, near the food court.

In and Around Sea Island Safety is a top priority at YVR. With this large number of

ongoing projects, customers are reminded to follow all signage, traffic delineators and flaggers in the construction areas.

• Construction is continuing on YVR’s new Parkade and Central Utilities Building.

This includes work around the old Value Lot off of Grant McConachie Way, as well as within the existing Parkade.

There are various traffic control measures in place for cars arriving and departing from the terminal near this site.

• In the existing Parkade, customers will notice fencing, temporary pedestrian walkways and some stalls blocked. This work is for several upgrade projects,

including building new entry ramps, as well as the installation of an automated parking guidance system.

• As part of utilities work to connect a new GeoExchange system to the terminal, there is a lane closed off directly outside the old Value Lot on Grant McConachie Way. Two lanes are being maintained throughout for inbound traffic.

• District energy piping will also be installed as part of this project, which requires a full curbside closure of Level 1 for a six-month period, scheduled to start on January 14, 2020. Every

effort is being made to reduce the impact of construction on airport tenants and passengers. Pedestrians will still be able to access the Parkade from the Domestic Terminal Building Level 1 through designated walking routes.

• There are also several related projects near the site, including: • A new crosswalk, which is now open outside of International Arrivals on Level 2. Pedestrians are asked to follow all directional signage in the area.

The existing crosswalk will be temporarily closed.

• Work that is taking place

Level 1 road access to Domestic Terminal closed As part of the new Parkade and Central Utilities Building project, YVR is installing district energy piping, which necessitates a full curbside closure of Level 1 for a six-month period, starting on January 14, 2020.

As part of the Level 1 closure, all courtesy shuttles are scheduled to be picking up and dropping off on Departures Level 3 as of 2am on January 9th, 2020.

The International shuttle zone will be adjacent to the US transborder check-in on

Departures Level 3 and the Domestic shuttle zone will be adjacent to the Domestic/ Canada check-in on Departures Level 3.

Please follow directional signage inside the terminal.

The N10 TransLink bus stop was relocated to Domestic/Canada check-in on Departures Level 3, on January 7, 2020.

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YVR is making every effort to reduce the impact of construction on tenants and passengers. Pedestrians will still be able to access the Parkade from the Domestic Terminal Building Level 1 through designated walking routes. Routing will be changed based on construction progress over the six months.

Vancouver Airport Authority is requesting that all signage and traffic delineators in the area be followed.

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Since 2011, this award has been given to YVR tenants in recognition of a diverse range of environmental services, ranging from a reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and waste to improving water efficiency and ecosystem health on Sea Island.

Most recently, Air Canada and Fairmont Vancouver Airport received a 2019 YVR Green Excellence Award in the airside/ groundside and in-terminal categories, respectively.

In recent years, Air Canada’s carbon footprint was reduced in its cargo facility and operations centre through the installation of LED lighting and improved heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) efficiency.

Last year, Air Canada also installed 12 electric vehicle chargers, rolled out new recycling stations in its operations center and reduced water consumption by replacing flush valves in its large hangars. Additionally, on a rainy September day, Air Canada employees were out in force with 345 volunteers during a beach cleanup that was organized with 4Ocean, an organization with a mission to clean the oceans and coastlines.

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Floris Sjer accepted an honourable mention award on behalf of Vanderlande from Marion Town, direct of environment at YVR. A representative from London Aviation Centre, which also received an honourable mention award, was unable to attend the ceremony.

In 2019, Fairmont Vancouver Airport was highly involved in Project Green YVR, signing on as a founding partner of this Vancouver Airport Authority initiative that helps Sea Island businesses reduce their waste, water and energy use. The hotel’s carbon footprint was also tracked through Climate Smart, an enterprise that enables organizations

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Air Canada will use 787 Dreamliner service on its YVRAuckland route, operating four-times weekly until the end of March 2020.

Last October, the New Zealand government introduced an electronic authorization (NZeTA) for visitors to the country from visa waiver countries and territories, of which Canada is included.

The NZeTA can be requested online and sometimes approved within 10 minutes, although it is recommended that travellers allow up to 72 hours to be safe, since approval is required before

to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions; and achieved a second-place title in Waste Wars, a friendly YVR competition that engages tenants on the importance of managing waste.

Fairmont Vancouver Airport also reduced energy consumption in recent years by upgrading

Meleny Hanrieder, Amrik Bening, and Juergen Goennemann accepted the 2019 YVR Green Excellence Award on behalf of Air Canada from Marion Town (2nd from left), director of environment at YVR.

heating and cooling controls in guest rooms, eliminated singleuse plastic items and donated soap and food to community organizations instead of sending to waste disposals.

The 2019 YVR Green Excellence Award is the third time Fairmont Vancouver Airport has been a recipient of a YVR environmental award, having received awards in 2011 and 2013.

Twelve other organizations received nominations for the 2019 YVR Green Excellence Awards, with honourable mentions going to London Aviation Centre and Vanderlande.

Vancouver Airport Authority congratulates this year’s winners and commends the entire Sea Island community for its continued support and commitment to improving the environment.

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Patrick Gosselin, general manager, Fairmont Vancouver Airport accepted the 2019 YVR Green Excellence Award, the hotel’s third since 2011.

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AC51 flights from YVR will depart Mon., Tues., Thurs., and Sat., at 11:45pm, arriving in Auckland at 11:05am + 2 days.

AC52 flights from Auckland will depart at 2:30pm on Mon., Wed., Thurs., and Sat., arriving at YVR at 6:30am.

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JA Canada has announced that Air Canada president and chief executive officer Calin Rovinescu will be inducted as a Companion into the 2020 Canadian Business Hall of Fame.

The Canadian Business Hall of Fame celebrates the outstanding achievements of Canada’s most distinguished business leaders, past and present. It was established by JA Canada in 1979 to honour Canada’s pre-eminent business leaders for their professional and philanthropic achievements. Companions are nominated by their peers and are chosen by an independent selection committee.

“Calin’s exceptional business and leadership achievements have been widely recognized by several influential organizations both in Canada and globally,” said Annette Verschuren, Member of the Air

Calin Rovinescu, president and CEO, Air Canada.

Canada Board of Directors, and a 2019 Canadian Business Hall of Fame Inductee. “His deep commitment to making Canada a better place begins with his relentless determination and long-term vision in creating a sustainable, continually improving global company, which becomes a solid foundation to giving back to society. Through Calin’s oversight of Air Canada’s initia-

tives in championing diversity, mentorship to youth, investing in future technologies to reduce environment impact, advancing charitable programs that focus on helping children and improving children’s health, plus his personal contributions to educational scholarships and through his role as University of Ottawa’s Chancellor, it is most fitting that his accomplishments in business excellence and contributions to Canadian social causes have earned Calin another top honour as an inductee into the 2020 Canadian Business Hall of Fame.”

Rovinescu has served as president and chief executive officer of Air Canada since April 1, 2009. Among the many recognitions for his business accomplishments, he was recently named CEO of the Year and Strategist of the Year (2019).

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Sustainability KLM trials closed-loop recycling for catering supplies

During KLM’s innovative closed-loop test, specially adapted dessert and salad trays, lids, plastic glasses and hot meal trays were washed and checked before being recycled.

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has trialled a closed-loop recycling system for catering materials collected from four flights from Amsterdam to Vancouver.

The airline collected catering waste material, including plastic food containers, cups, covers and cutlery from the flights, which were then cleaned and recycled on another flight to Vancouver.

The materials for the products were adapted especially for the test. Dessert and salad bowls, lids and glasses for the

flight were made of a material with a lower specific gravity than the original, which allowed them to be washed and properly recycled into new catering equipment.

KLM is the first airline to test a closed-loop recycling system, which is part of the airline’s commitment to create a sustainable future for air transportation.

“The test fits in with KLM’s sustainability initiative Fly Responsibly and should contribute to the goal of reducing the volume of waste by 50 per cent

by 2030, compared to 2011,” said Martine van Streun, KLM director cabin product & service engineering.

Through KLM’s Fly Responsibly Program, the airline invites its customers to take part in its CO2 compensation program or its Corporate BioFuel Program to reduce the carbon footprint caused by KLM flights.

More information about KLM’s initiatives for improving the sustainability of air transportation is available at flyresponsibly.klm.com.

Harbour Air’s historic ePlane flight ushers in the future of aviation Harbour Air, North America’s largest seaplane airline and magniX, the company powering the electric aviation revolution, made history last month with a successful flight of the world’s first all-electric commercial aircraft.

Piloted by Harbour Air CEO and founder Greg McDougall, the flight of the ePlane, a six-passenger DHC-2 de Havilland Beaver magnified by a 750-horsepower (560 kW) magni500 propulsion system, took place on the Fraser River at Harbour Air Seaplanes terminal at YVR South.

“Today, we made history,” said Greg McDougall, CEO and founder of Harbour Air Seaplanes. “I am incredibly proud of Harbour Air’s leadership role in re-defining safety and innovation in the aviation and seaplane industry. Canada has long held an iconic role in the history of aviation, and to be part of this incredible world-first milestone is something we can all be really proud of.”

Earlier this year, Harbour Air announced its partnership with magniX and the company’s intention to build the world’s first completely electric commercial seaplane fleet.

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(Left to right) Greg McDougall, founder and CEO, Harbour Air; and Roei Ganzarski, CEO, magniX. Photos: courtesy Harbour Air.

The inaugural flight of the first electric commercial aircraft soared over the Fraser River at YVR South.

density electric propulsion system that provides a clean and efficient way to power airplanes.

“In December 1903, the Wright Brothers launched a new era of transportation—the aviation age—with the first flight of a powered aircraft. Today, 116 years later, with the first flight of an all-electric powered commercial aircraft, we launched the electric era of aviation,” said Roei Ganzarski, CEO of magniX. “The transportation industry and specifically the aviation segment that has been, for the

most part, stagnant since the late 1930s, is ripe for a massive disruption. Now we are proving that low-cost, environmentally friendly, commercial electric air travel can be a reality in the very near future.”

Harbour Air and magniX will now begin the certification and approval process for the propulsion system and retrofitting aircraft.

Once the certification is complete, the rest of Harbour Air’s fleet can be magnified with magniX’s all-electric propulsion technology.

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Canada’s new air passenger bill of rights Last month, the Canadian Transportation Agency’s (CTA) second half of Canada’s air passenger rights’ bill, which outlines what form of compensation passengers are entitled to when their flights are delayed or cancelled, came into effect.

The CTA’s first phase of the passenger bill of rights was introduced in July 2019 and laid out new rules for airlines to follow, including clear communication to passengers and compensation guidelines in the event of denied boarding, overbooking, lost or damaged baggage and the transportation of musical instruments.

The final set of regulations require airlines flying to, from and within Canada to compensate passengers for flight delays

that are within their control and not related to safety. The amount of compensation is dependant on the size of the airline and the length of delay.

Larger carriers, such as Air Canada and WestJet, will be required to pay from $400 to $1,000, depending on the length of the delay. While smaller airlines, such as Porter and Swoop, will be required to pay from $125 to $500.

In addition to compensation, in the event of a flight delay airlines will be expected to provide a minimum “standard of treatment”—food and drink, free Wi-Fi, and overnight accommodation and free transport to the accommodation if the delay is expected to extend into the night.

Along with compensation for delays and cancellations, the passenger protections lay out rules for seating children on a plane at no additional charge to the customer as follows: • Under the age of 5: in a seat adjacent to guardian • Aged 5 to 11: in the same row and separated by no more than one seat from guardian • Aged 12 or 13: separated by no more than one row from guardian The onus will be on passengers to file a claim for compensation under the new passenger protections, the onus will be on passengers to file a claim for compensation.

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responsible for a flight disruption. Following that, the airline will have 30 days to respond to the complaint, either by issuing

compensation or an explanation as to why it thinks it’s not owed.

If the dispute cannot be resolved directly between the

passenger and the airline, the passenger can file a complaint with the CTA through its website at otc-cta.gc.ca.

CTA issues determination on acquisition of WestJet and Swoop by Onex

The Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) has determined that WestJet and its ultra low-cost carrier Swoop would continue to meet the Canadian ownership and control requirements following their proposed acquisition by an affiliate of Onex.

Onex Corporation is a publicly traded company and asset manager that manages capital on behalf of shareholders, institutional investors and high net worth clients around the world.

The CTA’s determina-

tion that WestJet and Swoop would remain Canadian is on the condition that Onex amends its by-laws to ensure that any matters pertaining to and affecting WestJet and Swoop are voted on at Board of Directors’ meetings, where most Canadian directors are present.

The CTA ruling is key, because in order to hold a domestic licence the Canada Transportation Act requires carriers to be Canadian and controlled

by Canadians.

The CTA has stated that the requirement to be Canadian is an ongoing one and for WestJet and Swoop to remain Canadian, Onex must also remain Canadian.

WestJet and Swoop must also notify the CTA of any change to their Canadian status.

Onex has also been directed by the CTA to provide copies of any document, previously submitted as draft, in their final executed form within 60 days of the completed transaction.

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Uber and Hyundai announce aerial ridesharing partnership Uber and Hyundai Motor Company have formed a partnership to develop Uber Air Taxis for a future aerial rideshare network and have unveiled a new full-scale aircraft concept.

Hyundai is the first automotive company to join the Uber Elevate initiative, bringing automotive-scale manufacturing capability and a track record of mass-producing electric vehicles.

In this partnership, Hyundai will produce and deploy the air vehicles and Uber will provide airspace support services, connections to ground transportation and customer interfaces through an aerial rideshare network.

Both parties are collaborating on infrastructure concepts to support take-off and landing for this new class of vehicles.

“We believe Hyundai has the potential to build Uber Air vehicles at rates unseen in the current aerospace industry, producing high quality, reliable aircraft at high volumes to drive down passenger costs per trip,” said Eric Allison, head of Uber Elevate.

“Combining Hyundai’s manufacturing muscle with Uber’s technology platform represents a giant leap forward for launching a vibrant air taxi network in the coming years.”

The Hyundai air vehicle concept was created in part through Uber’s open design process, a NASA-inspired approach that jump-starts innovation by publicly releasing vehicle design concepts so any company can use them to innovate their air taxi models and engineering technologies.

• As a result, Hyundai’s S-A1 concept model reflects previous electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) designs released by Uber Elevate in the following ways: • It is designed for a cruising speed up to 290 kilometres per hour at a cruising altitude of approximately 300 to 600 metres above ground and to fly distances up to 100 kilometres.

• It will be 100 per cent electric, utilizing distributed electric propulsion that will require about five to seven minutes for recharging during peak hours.

• Hyundai’s electric aircraft utilizes distributed electric propulsion, powering multiple rotors and propellers around the airframe to increase safety by decreasing any single point of failure. Having several, smaller rotors also reduces noise relative to large rotor helicopters with combustion engines, which is very important to cities.

• The model is designed to take off vertically, transition to wing-

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Full satellite connectivity installed across Air Canada Rouge fleet

Uber has announced a goal of flight demonstrations in 2020 and a targeted date of 2023 to offer rides commercially.

borne lift in cruise and then transition back to vertical flight to land.

• Initially, the Hyundai vehicle will be piloted, but over time they will become autonomous.

• The cabin is designed with four passenger seats, allowing riders to board and disembark easily, with enough space for a personal bag or backpack.

“Our vision of Urban Air

Mobility will transform the concept of urban transportation,” said Jaiwon Shin, executive vice president and Head of Hyundai’s Urban Air Mobility (UAM) Division.

“We expect UAM to vitalize urban communities and provide more quality time to people. We are confident that Uber Elevate is the right partner to make this innovative product readily available to as many customers as possible.”

Air Canada’s Rouge fleet began operation in 2013 and consists of Airbus 319, 320, 321 and Boeing 767 aircraft.

The entire Air Canada Rouge fleet of 65 aircraft that fly globally and across North America is now equipped with Wi-Fi high-speed satellite-based connectivity.

Air Canada Rouge passengers can choose from a selection of Wi-Fi packages to suit their requirements simply by connect-

ing to the airline’s Wi-Fi network onboard and following the instructions or purchasing a pass or plan before boarding.

In addition to the full Air Canada Rouge fleet, satellitebased Wi-Fi is already available on all Air Canada Boeing 777s and most Boeing 787s and Airbus A330s, with the remain-

der to be completed early this year.

Air Canada Wi-Fi connectivity is also available across the carrier’s entire mainline narrow body fleet and the Air Canada Express Embraer 175 and Bombardier CRJ-900 fleets, as well as the airline’s new Airbus A220 fleet.

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Air Transat celebrates inaugural flight from YVR to two Costa Rican cities Travel Talk

2019, a y We should all be very proud of YVR’s achievements this past year. B.C.’s airport continued to succeed—connecting more people and products to the world, providing more social and economic benefits for the region and leading the aviation industry in sustainability.

Without a doubt, 2019 was testament to the strength of our

Last month, Air Transat inaugurated a service between Vancouver and Costa Rica, consisting of a direct flight to San José and a second flight segment to Liberia, located 215 kilometres northwest of San José.

The route is available twice weekly, on Wednesdays and Saturdays, until April 18, 2020.

To mark the occasion, the team at YVR served beverages and sweet treats to passengers before they boarded Air Transat’s first-ever flight TS796.

“We are proud to be adding these new destinations to our winter 2019–2020 program and in the process enhancing service out of Vancouver,” said Jean-François Lemay, president-general manager of Air Transat. “These new routes make it easier than ever for travellers to explore Costa Rica, an increasingly popular tourist destination that has so much to offer in the way of rich culture and majestic scenery.”

After its initial stop in San José, the aircraft landed at Daniel-Oduber-Quirós International Airport in Liberia to a traditional water cannon salute.

Disembarking passengers watched a ribbon-cutting celebration and enjoyed snacks in the company of César Jaramillo, CEO of the airport.

“We are excited to see the fruits of our ongoing efforts in conjunction with government authorities to attract new flights and airlines,” said Jaramillo. “The new route operated by Air Transat provides direct service to and from Vancouver but also connections to the rest of Canada. This is a very important market for achieving our goal of maintaining growth in tourist arrivals from the northern part of the continent.”

Air Transat flights to Costa Rica will be operated using the airline’s new A321neoLR. For information on Air Transat flights, visit transat.com.

Craig’s Corner

By Craig Richmond, president and CEO of Vancouver Airport Authority

unique, community-based, notfor-profit business model, which ensures we constantly improve

the airport for everyone.

Let’s look back at some of the year’s major highlights . . .

Ceremonial steel-topping ceremony of YVR’s 20-year, international expansion project.

Over the next 20 years, we will be building up to 75 projects to ensure YVR meets the demands of growth.

In June, we celebrated a major milestone with a steel-topping ceremony for Pier D, which remains on schedule to open in Summer 2020.

Lunar New Year to welcome Year of the Mouse at Disney California

YVR is building a Central Utilities Building (CUB) with a geoexchange system, a heating/cooling system that uses the earth’s renewable energy found just below the surface.

At the same time, we made great progress on our new Parkade and Central Utilities Building. These new buildings will sit on top of one of Canada’s largest geoexchange plants.

Photo: courtesy Disney Parks.

This year, Disneyland will celebrate the Year of the Mouse with 24 days of multicultural entertainment and musical performances, fun-filled activities, beautiful décor, delicious cuisine, specialty merchandise and more.

Following are some of the events in store this Lunar New Year: Mulan’s Lunar New Year Procession – Celebratory parade that honors Lunar New Year and dedicates the new year’s blessings to family and friendship.

Hurry Home – Lunar New Year Celebration – Nighttime water show at Paradise Bay. Disney Character Encounters – Beloved characters Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse don new festive Lunar New Year attire as they greet guests at Paradise Gardens.

Asian Cuisine – Enjoy four festive marketplaces to experience delightful food and beverages inspired

by Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese cultures.

Entertainment – Live, daily performances by authentic Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese dancers and musicians will take place throughout Paradise Gardens Park.

Kid-friendly Crafts and Activities – Enjoy complimentary arts and crafts, including dragon’s pearl colouring craft and Chinese calligraphy with local artisans.

Lucky Wishing Wall – After strolling beneath strings of ornamental lanterns in Paradise Gardens, write down wishes and tie them to the wall in hopes for a prosperous future.

For information on flights from Vancouver to California, visit yvr.ca.

Customers are encouraged to reserve a spot online for YVR’s popular jetSet Parking.

We relaunched our popular jetSet Parking project in March. The new jetSet parking provides ultra-efficient and high-value service for our passengers.

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ear to be proud of Scandinavian juice bar, Joe and the Juice, was one of several new food and beverage options that opened at YVR in 2019.

We’re opening more than 20 new food and beverage concepts over the next two years as part of an enhanced food and beverage program.

In 2019, we celebrated the opening of Urban Crave, illy Caffè, Joe and the Juice and Sal y Limon. Stay tuned for more great offerings in 2020!

YVR celebrated decades of success with a historic Skytrax win for the 10th consecutive year.

BorderXpress kiosks, a first at YVR.

We once again received the Skytrax award for Best Airport in North America—for a record 10 years in a row!

We recently announced that our BorderXpress kiosks are now being used at the NEXUS lines. This is a big win for us as it makes YVR the first Canadian airport to offer NEXUS members a more seamless border clearance process.

Air Canada’s begins new service from YVR to Auckland.

Thanks to our airline partners, we will surpass a record 26-million passengers in 2019. We also welcomed several new services from Air Transat and WestJet and, recently, we welcomed Air Canada’s new service to Auckland, a great destination that will further establish YVR as a Trans-Pacific hub.

YVR’s bioport study is an industry-led project to increase the supply of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

We strive to be a leader in environmental management and sustainability and in 2019 we made great progress, having been selected as the Canadian airport to participate in a bioport feasibility study with industryleading partners.

Annalisa King, Vancouver Airport Authority Board Chair.

We announced the retirement of our Board Chair, Mary Jordan, who served an impressive 15-year tenure on our Board of Directors. And we were delighted to welcome Annalisa King as our new Board Chair.

Finally, it was with mixed emotions that I announced my retirement, effective June 30, 2020.

After nearly seven years with YVR as president and CEO, I will be stepping down.

It has been an incredible honour to work for such an

Craig Richmond (left), president and CEO, Vancouver Airport Authority and Musqueam Indian Band Chief Wayne Sparrow.

Attendees at YVR’s Open House and inclusive hiring fair for persons with disabilities were able to learn more about the diverse career paths the airport has to offer.

We successfully completed year 2 of the historic, 30-year Musqueam Indian Band-YVR Airport Sustainability & Friendship Agreement. In 2019, we provided 13 scholarships to Musqueam students and we saw more than 90 Musqueam members—10 per cent of the Musqueam Band population—working at YVR.

We continued to deliver exceptional customer care to everyone, with new accessible features such as video interpretation, a nursing pod, free use of the Aira app for the blind or those with low vision, and more. And we hosted our first Open House and Inclusive Hiring Fair to support accessibility. I look forward to hosting many more.

amazing organization. And I want to stress that it’s only because of your ongoing support that we have been so successful.

So, on behalf of YVR, I want to thank you for your continued support. We wish you the best of luck in this new year.

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Japan Airlines has partnered with San Franciscobased e-commerce travel startup Switchfly to launch a web-based reservation system for customers in Canada and the U.S., who visit Japan during the Tokyo 2020 Olympics in July.

The new platform allows travellers to build vacation bundles of flights, accommodations, transportation, and activities, including those catering specifically to tourists visiting Japan during the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

The srvice is expected to boost tourism to Japan, providing inbound travellers with a complete onestop travel shopping experience for planning and booking their trip. For example, travellers booking flights to Japan can easily add a hotel reservation

British Airways trials robots to guide customers through Heathrow airport In the latest stage of British Airways’ investment in airport automation, the airline has announced that starting this year it will trial AI-powered autonomous robots at its home at Heathrow Terminal 5.

The cutting-edge robots from tech company BotsAndUs are programmed to interact with passengers in multiple different languages using the latest translation technology to answer thousands of questions, including real-time flight information.

The use of robots would allow the airline’s airport hosts to help

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tion technology and dozens of advanced sensors to constantly monitor a 360-degree radius, the robots will move around the airport terminal freely and safely, escorting customers to specific locations, such as the airline’s dedicated Special Assistance and Family Check-In zones.

The robots will be called ‘Bill’ as an ode to Lt. E. H. “Bill” Lawford, the captain of the world’s first scheduled international service by British Airways’ predecessor Air Transport and Travel, which began flying on August 25, 1919.

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Air Canada’s new Airbus A220-300, a North American first

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Air Canada’s first A220-300, which enters service this month, will allow the airline to open routes that were previously not feasible.

Air Canada has taken delivery of its first A220-300, designed, built and delivered from the Mirabel A220 programme facilities in Canada.

The first aircraft out of an order of 45 will enter service

this month, making Air Canada the first airline to operate the A220-300 in North America. Air Canada currently operates a fleet of 116 Airbus aircraft.

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Fully in line with Air Canada’s plan to become a sustainable airline, the A220 is the most eco-friendly aircraft in its category.

Boeing suspends 737 MAX production, replaces CEO Boeing has announced that it is suspending production of its Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, starting this month.

The decision is driven by several factors, including the extension of certification into 2020, the uncertainty about the timing and conditions of return to service, global training approvals and the importance of ensuring that Boeing can prioritize the delivery of stored aircraft.

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Earlier this month, Swoop, Canada’s ultra-low-fare (ULC) airline and subsidiary of WestJet Airlines, reached the two-millionth-passenger milestone since its first flight took off in June 2018.

To commemorate the achievement, Swoop presented an unsuspecting guest with a round-trip flight to anywhere Swoop flies.

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DOMESTIC TERMINAL (Before Security) • A&W: Breakfast served daily – Bacon ‘n Egger with real bacon and real eggs, hash browns, French Toast.

Also, hamburgers, fries, beverages, including A&W’s famous root beer. Open 5am-10pm. Departures Level 3 • Booster Juice: signature premium smoothies, fresh-squeezed juices, hot food, grab & go items & snacks –Level 3 • Starbucks: Coffee, pastries, sandwiches – Departures Level 3.

• Subway: Sandwiches, salads & wraps – Departures Level 3 • Tim Hortons: Coffee, donuts, Timbits, bagels, muffins, sandwiches & cold beverages. Departures Level 3.

• Toshi Teppanyaki: Japanese cuisine – Departures Level 3 • Wok ‘N Roll: Chinese & Japanese cuisine – Departures Level 3 INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL (Before Security) • Freshii: Healthy food-to-go with a unique approach that emphasizes foods you should eat more of instead of focusing on foods to avoid. Open 7am-10pm—Departures Level 3 • Pajo’s Fish & Chips: Nationally recognized as one of the best fish and chips shops in the area. Open 6:30am-10pm—Departures Level 3 • Starbucks: Quality coffee, beverages, pastries, sandwiches and coffee-related products. Open 24 hours—Departures Level 3 • Thai Hang: Fresh authentic Vietnamese cuisine; healthy Pho dishes, rolls, broken rice dishes, Vietnamese sandwiches and beverages. Enjoy signature Vietnamese spring rolls, rice noodle soups and lemon grass chicken. Open 9am-midnight daily—Departures Level 3

• Tim Hortons: Coffee, donuts, Timbits, bagels, muffins, sandwiches and a variety of hot and cold beverages. Open 7am-7pm daily—Arrivals Level 2 • Uno Gelato: Gelato made in the traditional Italian handcrafted method and which embraces a “farm-to-cone” philosophy utilizing the best natural ingredients, sourced locally whenever possible. The company has partnered with Avalon Dairy in the Fraser Valley for its organic milk, Tesfa Farms in Langley for water buffalo milk and Sweet Tree Ventures in Quesnel for BC birch syrup—a natural sweetener, to name a few of their regional producers.Open 10am-9pm daily— Departures Level 3 • Urban Crave: Authentic street food featuring flavours from around the world. Artisan sandwiches, hearty entrees & a variety of grab-and-go items. Fully licensed with a variety of cocktails, wine & beer. Open 6am-11pm, daily—Departures Level 3.

• Wendy’s: Fast Food—Fresh, never frozen hamburgers, fries with sea salt or a crisp Garden Sensations salad. Open 24 hours daily— Departures Level 3

Floor-to-ceiling views of the runways & mountains. Open 11am-midnight, daily—Level 4 SOUTH TERMINAL (Before Security, Food Court) • Galiano Café: Made-to-order breakfasts along with specialty espresso drinks to satisfy early morning travellers. Burger, fries, homemade soups, made-to-order sandwiches, berry yogurt parfaits, breakfast muffins and salads.

Miller Road • Tim Hortons #109 – 5000 Miller Road Open 24 Hours. Lots of free parking.

Fast pickup on your way to the Terminal.

MCARTHURGLEN DESIGNER OUTLET MALL • BiBo Italian Pizzeria & Restaurant 7899 Templeton Station Rd., Sea Island. BiBo is an Italian pizzeria and restaurant whose owners are passionate about sharing with their customers the simplicity and joy of traditional Italian cuisine that is enjoyed everyday in “la mamma’s” kitchen. Selections include true Neapolitan pizza, fresh handmade pasta, salads, appetizers and meats.

While there, enjoy a pre-dinner apertivo from the fully licensed bar, pair your meal with one of BiBo’s delicious wines or indulge in one of the rich desserts—either al fresco on the patio or in the modern dining room. Open from 11:30am to 9:00pm daily. (604) 279.8889.

US TERMINAL • Globe@YVR: Fairmont Vancouver Airport’s award-winning, signature fine-dining restaurant, specializing in Pacific Northwest cuisine. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open 6am-10pm daily. Level 4 • Jetside Bar: Fairmont Vancouver Airport’s Jetside Bar carries a wide selection of Okanagan & international wines, craft beer, select spirits & its own cocktails.

Airport South 1 The Flying Beaver Bar & Grill 4760 Inglis Drive. Come and watch

seaplanes land & takeoff right in front of you, while enjoying locally craft brewed beers and the best pub food in the city . Bring your aiport i.d. and receive 25% off of food every Tuesday.

Call our complimentary shuttle for a safe ride Wednesday through Sunday nights starting at 6pm. World famous & award winning - since 1995. (604) 273-0278 • Southside Cafe (near the South Terminal at the Esso Avitat FBO). 5360 Airport Road South. Open for breakfast & lunch 7am-3pm Mon to Fri. Quick & delicious, homemade dishes for eat in or takeout. Enjoy a free small coffee with breakfast. Meals from $5 and up mean one of the best values on Sea Island. Call to order custom catering for your office party or business meeting. (604) 303 0407.

OVER THE BRIDGE(S) • Milltown Bar & Grill #101-9191 Bentley Street, Marpole Receiving great reviews for good food, friendly service and fantastic marina views. Only 5 minutes From YVR across the Arthur Laing Bridge. Open from 11am to late every day. (604) 269-2348; www.milltownbar.com.

RICHMOND HOTEL RESTAURANTS • Pacific Gateway Hotel 1500 Cessna Drive. (604) 278-1241 3 The Deck Kitchen+Bar at PGH Patio season is now in full swing at The Deck Kitchen + Bar where you can enjoy the closing days of Summer at Richmond’s brand-new patio dining experience. Developed from the ground up with a focus on the refined waterfront property, enjoy our unique twist on modern west coast favourites on the expansive 7,000 sqft patio at The Deck Kitchen + Bar. Our menu, social by nature, is designed to offer a variety of share plates perfect for casual conversation while taking in the scenic views. A hidden gem overlooking the waters of the Fraser River, The Deck Kitchen + Bar brings you the waterfront dining experience without the hassle of navigating downtown. Whether you’re scheduling

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your next corporate event or just enjoying an intimate evening out, book a table now to discover why The Deck Kitchen + Bar is Richmond’s best kept secret. Open 11am-midnight. Call to reserve (604) 276-1954 • The Fairmont Vancouver Airport (at YVR) –3111 Grant McConachie Way (604) 207-5200 • Jetside Bar: Offering exclusive cocktails and an extensive menu including Pacific Northwest-inspired tapas, plates to share and main course dishes. Now featuring live music 7 nights a week. (604) 248.3281 • Globe @ YVR: Ranked as the 5th best airport restaurant in the world, Globe@YVR offers locally sourced, Pacific Northwest cuisine alongside an exclusive wine list. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and afternoon tea are served daily. (604) 248.3281 • River Rock Casino Resort 8811 River Road • The Buffet—Monday to Saturday and brunch on Sunday. Call (604) 2478935 to make reservations.

• Tramonto—Sunday-Thursday 5pm-10pm; Friday & Saturday 5pm-11pm. Call (604) 247-8573.

• Sandman Signature Hotel 10251 St. Edwards Drive • Denny’s 24 Hour Restaurant— Breakfast, lunch, dinner (604) 2762853.

• Chop Steakhouse Bar—Tender cuts of steak, fresh seafood, an expansive and affordable wine list and delicious desserts. Call (604) 276-1180.

• Shark Club -Casual dining atmosphere. Menu features an expansive selection of food and drink. Daily drink features and high definition TVs. Hours of Operation: Mon. & Tues. 11am-12am; Wed. & Thurs. 11am-1am; Friday – Sunday 11am-2am. Call (604) 276-2609.

• Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel 7551 Westminster Highway • Harold’s Bistro & Bar—Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Full menu of contemporary cuisine, wide selection of award-winning B.C. wines, beers on tap and spirits. Breakfast 6am to 11am; Lunch: 11am to 5pm; Dinner: 5pm to 10pm. Call (604) 233-3968.

• Westin Wall Centre Vancouver Airport 3099 Corvette Way • The Apron—Breakfast 6:30am -11am; Lunch 11:30am – 5pm; Dinner 5pm – 10 pm; Lounge 5pm – 11pm.

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Artistic rendering of the Canada Line’s Lansdowne Station circa. 2005. (TransLink).

A new Canada Line station is coming to Richmond following the transfer of $28 million in developer-supported funds from the City of Richmond to TransLink.

The long-envisioned Capstan Station will be built in the area of No. 3 Road and Capstan Way in Richmond, between the existing Bridgeport and Aberdeen stations. Its construction results from a 2012 agreement that would see a new station added to the Canada Line to support growing development in the area once funds were raised.

“This is an excellent example of how the City of Richmond works with developers and partners such as TransLink to build strong communities,” said City of Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie.

“Parks, trails, recreation facilities and even green spaces are often created by developers who are building higher density communities in urban areas.

Now, through a shared vision and this precedent-setting agreement, we have an important transit location as well.”

With more than 6,000 residen-

tial units being built in and around the Capstan Village area, the community will benefit enormously from the transit access the new Canada Line station will bring, as it will provide an accessible, sustainable mode of travel to support urban lifestyles.

“The Canada Line has been a tremendous success story for this region, with around 90,000 people now using the system each weekday,” said TransLink CEO Kevin Desmond. “Strong ridership growth has spurred on an astonishing amount of property development, so partnering with the City of Richmond and leveraging developer dollars to help fund a new station is an important model for transit infrastructure enhancements.”

Work to explore concept design options for the station commenced in 2017 with the transfer of $1.1 million from the City of Richmond to TransLink.

Further work will now be undertaken to finalize the station design.

The project is expected to be complete mid-2022.

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