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YVR’s airport improvement fee increasing

Monday, January 30, 2012

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Vancouver International Airport plans to spend $1.8 billion over the next decade to spruce itself up so it can remain competitive in the marketplace. What does this mean for the travelling public? It means that the airport improvement fee will jump from $15 to $20 come May 1 for those travelling outside of B.C. For those travelling within B.C. or the Yukon it will remain $5.

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Live@YVR kicks off

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

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It's moving day for Jaeger Mah. The winner of Vancouver International Airport's Live@YVR video competition will spend the next 80 days and nights living at the airport.

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B.C. angling for more international flights

Thursday, September 23, 2010

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In an effort to increase international flight traffic to Vancouver International Airport the B.C. government is proposing the elimination of the jet fuel tax for fuel purchased in B.C. for use on international flights.

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YVR- # 1 Airport

Friday, May 28, 2010

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Vancouver has been named Best Airport in North America at the Skytrax World Airport Awards in Brussels this past March. This award is based on passenger surveys measuring everything from comfort and efficiency to passenger amenities and friendliness. To mention just a few of the features; you can view one of the largest collections of Northwest Coast native art in Canada, get a 20 minute massage, have your children use up some energy in the several play areas, dine at a many excellent restaurant options [Read more...]

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