From the monthly archives:

December 2011

World’s Longest Cargo Aircraft Lands At YVR

December 28, 2011

  She’s big, she’s beautiful and she’s new to YVR. Say hello to Cathay Pacific’s brand new 747-8 Freighter, which touched down at YVR for the first time on December 22. The 747-8 Freighter is the world’s longest cargo aircraft measuring 73.3m and holds up to 134 tonnes of cargo.   Did you know that this aircraft holds more [...]

The YVR Guide for Happy Holiday Travel with Kids

December 23, 2011

No matter how organized parents are, there’s nothing like family travel over the holidays to bring out stress for parents and kids. Fear not though, we’ve got a few tips and ideas to help keep the kids smiling and for you to stay sane. Packing Carry-on baggage restrictions might confuse even the most seasoned travellers, [...]

Keep Calm and Carry On – We’ve got Holiday Travel Tips!

December 19, 2011

Travelling around the holidays can be a stressful activity. You’re rushing to finish your shopping, you only have 30 minutes to pack four suitcases, and if you hear ‘How will Santa be able to find us in ________?’ one more time you’ll probably lose it. Take some deep breaths, we’re here to help. Read and [...]

Send a Free Postcard & Win Cool Prizes

December 16, 2011

When was the last time you mailed a postcard? It usually ends in frustration because you can’t find a stamp, right? Well here’s your chance to send a free postcard and win some cool prizes with the online campaign Invite the World. Tourism Vancouver and businesses around the Lower Mainland are encouraging people to show [...]

500 Reasons to Smile this Holiday

December 15, 2011

This week, Airport Authority staff volunteered their time and skills at Quest Food Exchange to distribute 500 Christmas hampers for families in need. Employees at YVR collected and donated food for the hampers for Quest’s clients. Having sorted, packed and organized the food hampers, the teams were ready for action. Teams from across the organization [...]

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