DECEMBER 2011
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Dressing up the terminal for a good cause
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for Christmas hampers. As well, participants who vote and donate to the program will be entered in a draw to win $250 YVR Bucks. Prizes will also be awarded to the class whose tree receives the most votes. The festive spirit continues December 12 to 23 when Tourism Richmond brings its roving Christmas Elves to YVR’s Domestic
Terminal Building (before security) from 10am to 2pm daily. The Elves will be spreading holiday cheer with fun photo opportunities. Grade 1 students from Matthew Begbie Elementary and McCloskey Elementary schools deck their YVR Christmas trees to benefit a local charity.
Airport Authority signs letter of intent with Sichuan Airlines
Sichuan Airlines expands its fleet
Sichuan Airlines A330-200. China’s seventh largest airline, Sichuan, has the largest Airbus fleet in south western China, operating a fleet of 64 aircraft that includes A319s, A320s and A330s. Sichuan is expanding its fleet with an additional 13 Airbus aircraft before the end of 2011 and has 18 more A320s scheduled for delivery through 2014. Based at Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport, with an additional hub at Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport, Sichuan Airlines is owned by a consortium including the Sichuan provincial government and China Southern Airlines. The carrier operates an extensive network of domestic services within China including 130 flight schedules that offer connections to more than 90 destinations worldwide. The airline’s slogan is “Safety is Our Priority.” Expansion plans include increasing its fleet to 100 aircraft and growing its assets and revenues to US$1.57-billion by the end of 2015.
Subject to Transport Canada regulatory approval, Vancouver Airport Authority signed a letter of intent with Sichuan Airlines for a new Chengdu-Shenyang-Vancouver service last month. Vancouver Airport Authority has signed a letter of intent with Sichuan Airlines to offer the airline’s first North American route beginning in 2012. The letter of intent for the new ChengduShenyang-Vancouver service was signed as part of a Government of British Columbia trade mission that Vancouver Airport Authority participated in last month. The new route—subject to approval from Transport Canada before it can be
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It’s beginning to feel a lot like the holidays at YVR. The airport’s International Terminal is decked out with festive Christmas trees benefiting a local charity thanks to businesses and students from Metro Vancouver. Students, aged Kindergarten to Grade Four, from 16 schools across Burnaby, Delta, Richmond and Vancouver made the trip to the airport to decorate their tree with handmade ornaments. This is the 13th year that local businesses at YVR have generously sponsored the Christmas trees for $300 each. All the trees are on display on the columns in the International Terminal. The public is encouraged to donate and vote on their favorite tree. All proceeds of the program will directly support Quest Food Exchange and the purchase of food
officially announced—will provide an important trade and tourism link between B.C. and China. In addition to greater options for travellers, new routes and carriers contribute substantially to B.C.’s economy. Every new daily international long-haul flight generates between $5-million and $8-million in wages and contributes between $8-million and $15-million to the province’s gross domestic product annually.
Make your list and check it twice at YVR From Versace to Victoria’s Secret and Apple, there’s something for everyone on your gift-giving list this holiday season at YVR. Lauded for its award-winning retail program, YVR recently welcomed a variety of new retailers—just in time for the holidays. YVR now boasts B.C.’s only Victoria’s Secret Beauty & Accessories Store, which opened last month in U.S. Departures (after security). The store offers the widely popular Victoria’s Secret beauty products, including prestige fragrances and exclusive Victoria’s Secretbranded accessories.
Another new addition is the Boutique iStore, located before and after security in the Domestic Terminal Building, which offers coveted travel-friendly gadgets like the iPad 2 and accessories such as the Apple World Travel Adaptor Kit. Looking for something iconic to British Columbia? Check out unique items at the Vancouver Aquarium Gift Shop and Crafthouse, both located before security in the Domestic Terminal Building, or Discover Vancouver, located in U.S. Departures after security. Looking for a rare whiskey or ultra-rich skin cream? Visit The Shop (Duty Free), located after security in the
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International Terminal Building, for a wide range of products. “Many people don’t realize that we have more than 160 shops, services and restaurants here at YVR,” said Chris Gilliland, manager, retail and passenger services, Vancouver Airport Authority. “From the hottest techno gadgets to the latest in high-end fashion, we offer a truly unique shopping experience and atmosphere for travellers through YVR and visitors who recognize us as way more than just an airport.” Gift-wrapping service, located after security, is also available (for items purchased at YVR) to offer an even more
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Victoria’s Secret Beauty & Accessories Store is YVR’s latest retail addition and just one of many places to do some holiday shopping this month. convenient and stress-free shopping and travelling experience. For a full list of YVR’s retail offerings, visit yvr.ca.
Merry Christmas & a prosperous 2012