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Vancouver Airport celebrates construction milestone in expansion project
Set to open in 2020, the ongoing expansion project of the terminal building at Vancouver International Airport has witnessed a steel-topping ceremony.
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Sustainability Series: Oscar, the artificially intelligent bin
In a bid to engage passengers in their green vision for the airport, Vancouver Airport has introduced Oscar, the bin that directs you where to dispose of your rubbish.
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Vancouver Airport hosts multi-agency training exercise
The training involved an emergency simulation which included nearly 500 participants from 25 different agencies.
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Vancouver Airport to increase airport accessibility for those with autism
Vancouver Airport, in partnership with Canucks Autism Network, hosts an airport tour for those living with autism to experience airport processes.
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Vancouver to be first Canadian airport to meet new biometric requirements
With the help of Innovative Travel Solutions, Vancouver Airport will update its border control solutions to be in line with the Canadian government's biometric requirements.
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Vancouver Airport sees record-breaking passenger numbers in 2018
With a 7.3 per cent increase on 2017, 2018 saw nearly 26 million passengers pass through Vancouver International Airport, a new record for the airport.
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Vancouver International celebrates 25 million annual passengers
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) has served its 25-millionth annual passenger, two years ahead of forecast. Bringing a successful 2018 to a close.
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Rick Hansen Foundation awards Vancouver certification for accessibility
Vancouver International has received the gold rating from the RHFAC programme and is the first airport to receive the rating.
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Vancouver International receives Level 3 Carbon Accreditation
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) has received Level 3 Airport Carbon Accreditation by the Airports Council International.
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Why wait? Efficiencies in passenger processing at Vancouver
With the demand for air travel set to double over the next two decades, airports must embrace innovation – as both a solution to increasing efficiencies and to improve passenger satisfaction. Chris Gilliland, Director of Innovative Travel Solutions at Vancouver Airport Authority, reveals the airport’s pioneering BORDERXPRESS and CHECKITXPRESS deployments.
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Ground broken on $9.1 billion series of expansion projects at Vancouver Airport
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is investing $9.1 billion under its 20-year blueprint.
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Vancouver International’s wildlife control sets new record
Mallards, American wigeons, snow geese, dunlins, and green-winged teal were among the species ousted from Vancouver International's runway in its record year.
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Canadian airports report 6.3 per cent growth in 2017
Passenger footfall rising by as much as 80 per cent in some airports has drawn positive nods from the Canadian aviation community, but behind it there remain concerns over the lack of funding for security projects.
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The future of border control is fast, safe and automated
With airports the world over braced for carnage as the Holiday rush begins, capacity and waiting times will be on every operator's mind. Chris Gilliland of Innovative Travel Solutions tells us about how Vancouver International is tackling its winter rush.
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Air Canada introduces inaugural direct service from Melbourne to Vancouver
Air Canada has announced it will launch Melbourne’s first ever non-stop service to Canada, flying Victorians to Vancouver for the Northern Hemisphere’s snow season.