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Rick Hansen Foundation awards Vancouver certification for accessibility

7 December 2018 | By International Airport Review

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

9 October 2018 | By International Airport Review

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

19 June 2018 | By Chris Gilland

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

19 June 2018 | By International Airport Review

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

18 April 2018 | By International Airport Review

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

9 February 2018 | By International Airport Review

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

21 December 2017 | By Chris Gilliland | Director | Innovative Travel Solutions

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

9 May 2017 | By International Airport Review

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.

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YVR develops BorderXpress kiosks to meet needs of Border Services Agency

6 April 2017 | By International Airport Review

Automation offers expedited process for international arriving passengers...

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What does the future hold for Vancouver International? Phil Fine investigates

5 April 2017 | By International Airport Review, Phil Fine

Journalist Phil Fine speaks to Carl Jones about the future of Vancouver Intl. Airport.

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Jumping the queue with BorderXpress

10 August 2016 | By Linda Schucroft (Vancouver Airport Authority)

Border technology has not always advanced as quickly as modern expectations – what today’s traveller wants is a fast and efficient security process which does not compromise on safety. Through the creation of BorderXpress, Vancouver Airport Authority has provided an efficient, secure and user-friendly solution which delivers a truly seamless…

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Vancouver Airport installs BorderXpress Automated Passport Kiosks at Oakland

3 March 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, International Airport Review

Vancouver International Airport has introduced its BorderXpress automated passport kiosk solution at Oakland International Airport.

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Vancouver International Airport breaks 20 million passenger barrier

23 December 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, International Airport Review

Vancouver International Airport has recorded its 20 millionth annual passenger setting a new record for one of Canada’s fastest growing airports.

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Final Call with Paul Mewett at Vancouver International Airport

28 July 2015 | By International Airport Review

Paul Mewett, Director of Innovative Travel Solutions (INV) at Vancouver International Airport (YVR), gives details on BorderXpress – the world’s first self-service border control solution that accepts all passports and doesn’t require pre-registration or fees.

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Airport Profile: Vancouver International Airport set to become a world class hub

2 June 2015 | By Craig Richmond, President & CEO of Vancouver Airport Authority

Canada’s second busiest airport, Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is working to become a world class, sustainable connecting hub. Craig Richmond, President & CEO of Vancouver Airport Authority, explains how YVR plans to accomplish this by creating a gateway between Asia and the Americas, advancing air policies and delivering remarkable customer…

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