Japadog lands at YVR!

May 1, 2012

If you’re a Vancouver local, the word Terimayo immediately sparks excitement and a few hunger pangs. That’s because Terimayo is the signature hotdog by Japadog, a popular Vancouver food cart. YVR is excited to announce that Japadog has opened a food cart at the airport. Located in Chester Johnson Park, next to the Canada Line [...]

Coin Collecting for Charity

April 26, 2012

The last day of any vacation is usually spent attempting to pay for your airport cab ride and coffee with change. That’s because there is nothing more annoying than carrying around foreign coins in your pockets and purses for months afterwards, not being able to exchange or spend them. So why not donate the change [...]

It’s as easy as A-B-C

April 24, 2012

A pilot project born at YVR to reduce Customs Hall wait times and improve the overall passenger experience will expand to other Canadian airports this year. That’s right, Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced last week that Automated Border Clearance (ABC) – a program launched at YVR in 2009 as a partnership between CBSA and [...]

YVR Named Best Airport in North America for Third Year in a Row

April 19, 2012

YVR has just been named Best Airport in North America for the third year in a row as part of the 2012 Skytrax World Airport Awards. YVR also ranked in the top ten airports worldwide. The awards, announced today in Vienna, Austria, are based on an independent survey which ranks airports worldwide based on a [...]

Plane Spotting & the Mystery of Flight

April 16, 2012

On any given day, especially the sunny ones, you’ll find enthusiastic and knowledgeable people at YVR with their eyes and cameras focused on the skies.  Whether you’re looking for something to do with the kids or want to frame a photo of a 777, plane spotting at YVR makes for a fun, educational activity. Former [...]