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YOUR AIRPORT AND SEA ISLAND COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER • DECEMBER 2005F R E E
Canada Line Launched As Partners Unveil Vehicle At YVRLast month, Airport Authority
officials and representativesfrom all three levels of govern-
ment assembled at VancouverInternational Airport (YVR) for theannouncement of a new name forthe Richmond-Airport-VancouverRapid Transit Project, and to unveilthe vehicle’s design.
Formerly known as RAV, thenewly named Canada Line willcarry commuters betweenRichmond, YVR and Vancouver’sWaterfront Centre in 25 minutes orless, beginning in 2009. Its auto-mated light rail technology will addalmost 19 kilometres and 16 new
For the past six years, theMerchants at VancouverInternational Airport (YVR) and
the Airport Authority have workedtogether to help support the CKNW
Orphans’ Fund by hostingChildren’s Wishes Take Flight – AHoliday Celebration at YVR, whichfeatures a children’s Christmas treedecorating contest.
Airport Authority suppliers,local businesses, concessionaires,airlines and other companies spon-sor the Christmas trees, which aredecorated by Greater Vancouverelementary school children fromGrades 1-4. The children maketheir own ornaments and bringthem to the airport on an allotteddecorating day.
This year’s trees, which were
decorated in late November, havebeen hung on the columns liningDepartures Level 3 of theInternational Terminal Building, andwill be on display until January 3.
Members of the public are invit-ed to vote by donation for theirfavourite tree.
All monies raised from dona-tions and the sponsorship of the
Best Wishes And A Happy And
Prosperous New Year
To All.
Best Wishes And A Happy And
Prosperous New Year
To All.
New Canada-U.S. AirTransport AgreementStrengthens YVRGatewayThe new, expanded air transport agree-
ment between Canada and the UnitedStates, announced last month by
Transport Minister Jean-C. Lapierre, hasbeen welcomed by VancouverInternational Airport Authority.
“This agreement levels the regulatoryplaying field with YVR’s competitor air-ports down the West Coast, and I com-mend the efforts of Transport MinisterJean-C Lapierre and International TradeMinister Jim Peterson in concluding thisagreement,” said Larry Berg, presidentand CEO, Vancouver InternationalAirport Authority. “The Airport Authorityhas been leading a campaign for the fur-ther liberalization of the Canada-U.S. airtransport agreement for a number ofyears, with strong support from theGovernment of British Columbia,Vancouver Board of Trade, RichmondChamber of Commerce, Tourism B.C.,Tourism Vancouver and the Council ofTourism Associations. These efforts havepaid off, and all of us will benefit greatlyfrom this new agreement in the years tocome.”
The new agreement, which comes intoeffect on September 1, 2006, will provideincreased flight options for travellers andgreater efficiencies for air carriers.Among the key components of the newagreement are Fifth Freedom Rights forboth passengers and cargo that give U.S.air carriers access to Canadian third-coun-try markets and Canadian air carriersaccess to the United States’ third-countrymarkets. That means air carriers of bothcountries can pick up passengers and/or
SEE TRANSPORT AGREEMENTCONTINUED ON PAGE 2
Airport Authority officials and representatives from all three levels of government were on hand last month for the unveilingof the new Canada Line (formerly RAV).
SEE CHRISTMAS TREES, PAGE 10
Vote For Your Favourite Tree And Win A $250 Shopping Spree
SEE CANADA LINE, PAGE 3
Students from Grades 1 and 2 at Quilchena Elementary School participate in theairport’s annual tree-decorating contest.
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Transport Agreement, FROM PAGE 1Holiday Travel Tipscargo in the other partner’s territoryfor transport to a third country. It alsoprovides third-country carriers, forexample those from China, withaccess to U.S. markets via Canada.
“Open Skies between the UnitedStates and Canada will mean betterservice at lower prices for the passen-gers and shippers of both countries,”said U.S. Transportation SecretaryNorman Y. Mineta. “With this agree-ment, we will fully open the skiesbetween the United States and ourlargest aviation partner, completingthe liberalization efforts first initiatedby an agreement 10 years ago.”
As the major North American air-port closest to Asia, YVR has a sig-nificant geographic advantage overU.S. West Coast airports. Under thenew agreement, for example, a U.S.carrier flying from Atlanta or Dallasto Taipei could fly via Vancouverinstead of flying through LosAngeles or San Francisco, savingtime and fuel. The carrier would be
permitted to pick up passengers andcargo in Vancouver, something thatwas highly restricted under the previ-ous Canada-U.S. air transport agree-ment.
The Christmas season is one of thebusiest times of the year for travel,and with increased airport security,
it helps to be prepared. To alleviatethe stress that can accompany holidaytravel, keep in mind the followingtips:Arrive Early
Arrive at the airport at least onehour before departing on a domesticflight, and two to two-and-a-halfhours before departing on a U.S.-bound or other international flight.Give your airline your contact num-ber at your destination in case there isa change to your flight times and besure to confirm your flight 24 hoursbefore departure.Bring Proper Documentation
Always travel with photo identifi-
cation and make sure your travel doc-uments are appropriate and current.Many countries require a passportthat is valid for six months after youreturn home as well as a travel visafor entry. It is recommended that youphotocopy important documents (air-line ticket, passport, insurance policy)and keep the copies separate from theoriginals in the event they are lost orstolen.Pack Wisely AndThink Security
Keep your carry-on bags unlockedfor easy access with searches. Do notpack wrapped presents or packages inyour carry-on bags as they will beunwrapped and inspected, addingtime to the pre-board screeningprocess. Remove anything that couldbe deemed threatening such as metal
nail files, scissors, Swiss Army knivesand tweezers, to save them beingconfiscated. For a complete list ofitems prohibited in carry-on baggage,visit www.tc.gc.ca.Travelling With Children
When flying with small children,try to book bulkhead seats, which arethe first row in economy class. Inaddition to offering more legroom,many airlines provide a bassinet thatcan be attached to the wall in front ofthe seats.
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PRESIDENT’S CORNERBy LARRY BERG, President and Chief Executive Officer
A Milestone Year For YVR
Canada Line, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1
This past year was a great one for YVR, and I wouldlike to take this opportunity to share some of thehighlights.With only a few weeks to go in 2005, we are on
track to welcome some 16.4-million passengers, set-ting a new record for YVR. And with Canada finalizingnew, more liberal air agreements with the UnitedStates, China and India, the stage is set for continuedpassenger growth in the years to come that will bene-fit all of British Columbia.
The Open Skies agreement with the United Stateslevels the regulatory playing field with YVR’s competi-tor airports down the West Coast. When it comes intoeffect on September 1, 2006, the agreement will pro-vide increased flight options for travellers and greaterefficiencies for air carriers. Air carriers of both coun-tries can pick up passengers and/or cargo in the otherpartner’s territory for transport to a third country. Theagreement also provides third-country carriers withaccess to U.S. markets via Canada.
After working for years on a strategy to capitalizeon China’s potential as an emerging market, this yearwe made two great strides in the right direction. First,Canada was officially granted Approved DestinationStatus (ADS) by the People’s Republic of China.Second, Canada completed a new and expanded bilat-eral air transport agreement with China. Both develop-ments provide a great advantage for YVR, as we arethe major West Coast airport closest to Asia, and theideal gateway connecting the Asia-Pacific Region andthe Americas.
Another welcome piece of news this year was thelong-awaited rent relief from the Federal Government.In May, Transport Minister Jean-C. Lapierreannounced that the Government of Canada wouldadopt a new rent policy for airports. For Vancouver,
the new rent formula translates into a 54 per centreduction over the term of our lease. Over the nextfour years, rent paid to Ottawa by Vancouver will bereduced by approximately $90-million. Between 2006and 2020, the savings will total approximately $1.1-billion. The savings will go toward reducing airlinecharges and contributing to the Airport Authority’scapital program to ensure that YVR continues to be apremier global gateway and economic generator forthe province of British Columbia.
With the regulatory pieces falling into place anddemand for air travel on the upswing, the time wasright to kick off the major projects of our $1.4-billioncapital program. Construction is now underway on the$420-million expansion to the International TerminalBuilding, which will add nine new gates by 2009; the$125-million Link Building, the new five-storey build-ing linking the Domestic and International terminals;and, after years of active promotion, the RAV Line,recently renamed the Canada Line, linking YVR toRichmond and Downtown Vancouver.
After such a successful year it would be easy to reston our laurels. But we’ve been around long enough toknow that this is an extremely competitive industryand if you’re not preparing for the future you’re miss-ing out on opportunities for your airport and for yourregion. And so we’re already well into the process ofdeveloping the next Master Plan to cover the periodfrom 2007 to 2027, when we expect 33-million pas-sengers at YVR. Along the way, we’ve sought inputand feedback from our stakeholders and we expect tohave a draft plan ready in the first half of 2006.
There are exciting times ahead for YVR. With theholiday season upon us, I want to extend our sincerestappreciation to all of our business partners andpatrons and wish a Merry Christmas to all.
stations and the equivalent of 10major road lanes to GreaterVancouver’s rapid transit network.
“Connecting our dynamic seaportto our world-class airport and theheart of Richmond will support thegrowth and continued prosperity ofthe region,” said the HonourableDavid L. Emerson, Ministry ofIndustry and co-senior Minister forBritish Columbia. “In 2010 and foryears to come, the Canada Line willbe an example of an unprecedentedfederal investment in sustainabletransportation choices and sustainablecities. It will also boost our PacificGateway Strategy.”
The Governments of Canada andBritish Columbia, the GreaterVancouver Transportation Authority(TransLink), and VancouverInternational Airport Authority arefunding partners for the Line, whichis also supported by the Cities ofVancouver and Richmond. The $1.9-billion ($2003) project is being imple-mented by RAVCO, a subsidiary ofTransLink.
“Congestion costs our economyand the environment dearly,” said theHonourable Kevin Falcon, B.C.Minister of Transportation. “That’swhy making smart infrastructureinvestments, such as the Canada Line,will improve our economy and ourquality of life for generations.”
Addressing the crowd at theunveiling, Vancouver InternationalAirport Authority president and CEO
Larry Berg estimated that by 2010,3.7-million people are expected totravel to and from the airport usingthe Canada Line.
“Providing an efficient and sus-tainable transportation option for air-port employees and passengers is animportant component of our long-term transportation plan, and con-firms YVR’s status as one of theworld’s top airports,” said Berg.
The Canada Line vehicles will becapable of fully automated and dri-verless operations, with design fea-tures such as air-conditioned interi-ors, wide aisles between seats, elec-tronic “Next Station” signals, elec-tronic “Destination” signs on the out-side of each train, and a publicaddress system announcing next sta-tions. The vehicles will be accessiblefor wheelchairs, strollers and bicy-cles, and will have safety featuressuch as passenger silent alarms,emergency passenger-operated inter-com panels and modern vandal-resis-tant finishes.
The Rotem Company, a divisionof Hyundai Motor Group, will supply20 of the trains.
The Line is being designed, builtand operated under a 35-year contractwith InTransitBC, a joint venturecompany owned by SNC-Lavalin, theInvestment Management Corporationof BC and the Caisse de Dépôt etPlacement du Québec. TransLink willown the Line and set fares.
Air Canada has concluded an agree-ment with Boeing for the acquisi-tion of up to 36 Boeing 777s and
up to 60 Boeing 787 Dreamliner air-craft.
Under the terms of the agreement,acquisition of the 36 777s is made upof firm orders for 18 aircraft, pluspurchase rights for 18 more, in a yet-to-be-determined mix of the 777 fam-ily’s newest models: the 777-300ER,the 777-200LR Worldliner (currentlythe longest range airplane in theworld), and the newly announced 777Freighter. Delivery of the first six 777aircraft is scheduled to begin inMarch 2006 and continue through toJuly 2007.
Acquisition of the 60 787Dreamliners is made up of firm ordersfor 14 aircraft, plus options and pur-chase rights for an additional 46. Air
Canada’s first 787 is scheduled fordelivery in 2010.
“The finalization of an agreementon the Boeing 777 and 787 is trulywelcome news for our customers,employees and investors,” saidRobert Milton, chairman, presidentand CEO of ACE Aviation HoldingsInc., the parent company of AirCanada. “The superior customer com-fort and operating economics of theseaircraft will place Air Canada in aleadership position among NorthAmerican international carriers andallow us to compete alongside theleading European, Middle East andAsia Pacific carriers.”
The operating cost of the 777 and787 will be significantly less than thatof the airplanes they will replace. AirCanada estimates the fuel burn andmaintenance cost savings alone on the
787 will be approximately 30 per centover the 767s.
The Boeing 777 family of air-planes is the world’s most advanced,and continues to evolve with therecent addition of the 777-200LRWorldliner, and the 777 Freighter.
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner isbeing designed with airlines, passen-gers, investors and the environment inmind. The technologically advancedairplane will use 20 per cent less fuelthan today’s airplanes of comparablesize, provide up to 45 per cent morecargo revenue capacity, and presentpassengers with innovations that willinclude a new interior environmentwith higher humidity, wider seats andaisles, larger windows, and other con-veniences.
The 787 Dreamliner is part of afamily of airplanes in the 200- to 300-seat class that will carry passengerson routes between 3,500 and 8,500nautical miles (6,500 to 16,000 kilo-metres). The Dreamliner will fly atMach 0.85, as fast as today’s fastestcommercial airplanes, while usingmuch less fuel. Production of the 787Dreamliner will begin in 2006. Itsfirst flight is expected in 2007, withcertification, delivery and entry intoservice in 2008.
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Air Canada Set To Acquire Boeing 777s And 787 Dreamliners
The Maple Leaf will soon adorn tails of Air Canada Boeing 777 and 787 aircraft. The airline has placed firm orders for18 777s and 14 787 Dreamliners. The artist’s rendering depicts a 787 flying in front of a 777. Photo: Boeing.
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Scheduled for release in 2010, theall-new A350 family of aircraftfrom Airbus includes two mem-
bers: the A350-800, capable of carry-ing 253 passengers in a three-classconfiguration and flying up to 8,800nautical miles (16,300 kilometres);and the A350-900, which accommo-dates as many as 300 passengers in athree-class layout and flies up to 7,500nautical miles (13,900 kilometres).
According to Airbus, the A350 air-craft will deliver lower maintenancecosts, higher fuel efficiency and aseat-mile cost advantage over theirnearest competing products of eightper cent per seat for the A350-800,and up to 11 per cent per seat for theA350-900.
US Airways Group—the recentlymerged entity of US Airways andAmerica West—has signed a contractfor 20 A350 aircraft. US Airwaysintends to use the A350 to broaden its
international service from both theeastern and western United States.Deliveries of the aircraft will begin in2011 and run through 2014.
“When we restructured the airline,
we knew we would need a new air-craft to grow with us, and the A350truly fits the bill,” said Doug Parker,chairman, president and chief execu-tive officer of the newly merged US
Airways. “As both halves of our her-itage include Airbus fleets, we havegreat confidence in the brand, andlook forward to an airplane that meetsour needs for range, economy and
comfort, while offering our crewstechnology with which they arealready experienced.”
In addition to a single-aisle fleet ofsome 200 Airbus aircraft, US Airwaysflies nine A330 widebodies, the pilotsof which will need no additionaltraining to transition to the A350. Thecockpit commonality between thetwo aircraft allows pilots of the A330and A350 to share the same type rat-ing.
“US Airways is our first U.S. air-line customer for the A350, and weknow they are leading a trend,” saidGustav Humbert, president and chiefexecutive officer of Airbus. “Wedesigned the aircraft in direct reactionto airline requests, offering morerange and new materials to lighten theload and increase the fuel economy.The A350 will be an ideal comple-ment to the existing US Airwaysfleet.”
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For those who spend more time in aninclined airplane seat than they doin their bed, the term jet lag is a
familiar concept. Jet lag is a sleep dis-order caused by flying in an airplaneand crossing one or more time zones.
Travelling between time zoneschanges the light-dark patterns inyour environment, which can disruptyour internal clock or circadianrhythm. Circadian rhythm regulatestemperature, blood pressure and hor-mones in the body. Jet lag is mostcommon after crossing five timezones.
After eastward flights, the mainsymptom of jet lag is having troublefalling asleep at the new bedtime. Thekey symptom of jet lag after taking awestward flight is waking up tooearly in the morning.
These sleeping problems cancause fatigue, irritability, difficultyconcentrating, memory problems,weakness and nausea. The most com-mon ways of treating jet lag are keep-ing yourself hydrated throughout thetrip, avoiding alcohol and caffeinewhich can affect sleep and contributeto dehydration, and getting as muchexposure to daylight as possible,since natural light helps with adapta-tion to a new environment.
Herbal remedies such as passion-flower, chamomile, valerian and pul-satilla are used to calm the mind andinduce sleep. These remedies areavailable as teas or standardizedtablets and can be purchased at anypharmacy or health shop. Somehomeopaths recommend taking thehomeopathic remedy Cocculus twicea day for two days before the flight, aswell as during the flight and for thetwo days following.
Aromatherapy can also be used totreat jet lag. Essential oils such aslavender, geranium and rosemary areused to banish drowsiness and flyingjitters.
Vancouver International Airportoffers a variety of means throughwhich the impacts of jet lag can betreated. Chester Johnson Park, locat-ed outside the International Terminalon the Arrivals Level, is a perfectplace to get some fresh air and sun-light before boarding a flight.
Absolute Spa Health Club atFairmont Vancouver Airport offersyoga and stretching classes. The spais also equipped with a steam room, ajet swimming pool, whirlpool, saunaand fitness equipment. Absolute Spaalso operates three travel spas locatedthroughout the terminals. Stress-relieving massage therapy and oxy-gen boosting treatments are perfectways to minimize or recover from theeffects of jet lag.
The Body Shop, located on Level3 in the Domestic Terminal, offers awide selection of aromatherapy andessential oils, along with beauty andpersonal care products. Other optionsinclude the Crabtree & Evelyn storein the U.S. Departures area (post-security) and the Envy Me BodySolutions retail cart located post-security in the InternationalDepartures area.
In case of a migraine or any othertype of pain caused by jet lag,Pharmasave, the airport’s full-servicepharmacy, offers prescription prod-ucts, vitamins and natural healthproducts. Pharmasave is located onLevel 1 of the Domestic Terminal,next to the Vancouver AirportMedical Clinic and the VancouverAirport Dental Centre.
Since jet lag can be cured bestwith sleep and relaxation, YVR’sMetroNaps offer a possible solution.MetroNaps are ergonomic semi-pri-vate napping chairs that provide atranquil, relaxing environment inwhich travellers may rest before theirflight. They are located post-securityin the U.S. Departures area.
If you are flying to an internation-al destination, the Plaza PremiumDepartures Lounge, located post-security in the InternationalDepartures area, offers a variety ofservices, including shower facilities,comfortable seating, light snacks andrefreshments, private sleeping roomsand Internet access.
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More than 20 seminars will provide attendees with interesting& valuable information covering Transport Canada regulations,
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Safety Management System (SMS); Preparing for an Audit; IdentifyingWorkplace Hazards; Performance of Aircraft De-icing & Anti-icing fluids;
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YVR – Jet Lag FriendlyBy Sonja Mandic
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If you’ve ever visited the VancouverAirport Medical Clinic, chances areyou’ve met Dr. Videsh Kapoor. Dr.
Kapoor has been working at the clin-ic since it opened in May 2001,attending to patients—most of whomare airport employees—treating trav-ellers’ injuries and providing aviationmedicine for airlines at YVR.
Dr. Kapoor did not set out tobecome a family physician. Believingher career would be in teaching, sheobtained an undergraduate degree inbiochemistry from the University ofBritish Columbia (UBC), and a bach-elor of education.
Luckily for YVR, Dr. Kapoor wasaccepted into medical school at UBCand never looked back. “I am sohappy being a family physician that Icannot see myself doing anythingelse,” she said.
In addition to her job atVancouver Airport Medical Clinic,North America’s first airport clinic,Dr. Kapoor is an assistant clinicalprofessor at UBC. She connects theVancouver Airport Medical Clinicwith UBC’s medical community byallowing medical students to usethe clinic as a learning/teachingfacility.
As if both of these endeavoursweren’t enough, Dr. Kapoor alsoworks at a clinic in New Westminster,where she extends her practice as afamily physician, and volunteers atthe Trans Himalayan Aid Society,which focuses on developing healthand education in areas such as Tibet,Nepal and Northern India.
“I have a vast interest in interna-tional health as well as dealing withinternational patients, and that is whyI enjoy working at the airport clinic,”said Dr. Kapoor.
Dr. Kapoor was born in Vancouver,but grew up in Creston, B.C. She isthe recipient of a Tourism Vancouveraward for her efforts beyond the callof duty on behalf of a patient whoattended the airport clinic.
“To me it was not extraordinary; apatient was having an asthmaticattack, the buses were on strike andthe patient needed to get to UBC. Ioffered a ride after my shift and thepatient was so grateful that she endedup filling out a form that was submit-ted for an award recognizing myefforts,” said Dr. Kapoor.
When she’s not hard at work, Dr.Kapoor likes to travel, socialize withher friends, hike and practice yoga.She is currently learning French,because she believes that it’s impor-tant to be fluent in both of Canada’sofficial languages.
Dr. Kapoor says that what makesthe airport such a great place to work
is that “any global issue, be it politi-cal, environmental or health-related,will somehow impact travel.”
And anything that impacts travel
can have a direct impact on the peoplewho work at and pass through the air-port, making Dr. Kapoor’s role atYVR all the more important.
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YVR PEOPLEAttending To The Health Of The Airport Community: Dr. Videsh KapoorBy Sonja Mandic
King Pacific Lodge, a luxury wilder-ness retreat moored in the shelterof Barnard Harbour along the
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Established in 1993 to acknowledge,reward and celebrate achievements inall sectors of the global travel industry,the World Travel Awards have come tobe known as “the Oscars of the travelindustry” and the best endorsement that
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It is home to many diverse and uniquespecies of animals, including theSpirit Bear, the elusive rainforestwolf, pods of Orca whales andnumerous bald eagles.
The lodge is accessible by air only.Guests travel in a privately charteredplane from Vancouver to Bella Bellaon the North Coast, where they trans-fer to floatplanes for the last leg of thejourney to the lodge.
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Luxury in the heart of the Canadianwilderness—B.C.’s King PacificLodge offers one-of-a-kind wilder-ness experience packages thatinclude fly-in fishing, kayaking, spatreatments and more.
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Do you have a sense of adventure, alust for life and a curiosity for cul-ture? Whether it’s a hike in
Ethiopia’s Simien Mountains, helpinga local family in Guatemala, or expe-riencing a tall ship sailing adventurein Brazil, GAP Adventures, Canada’slargest adventure travel company,offers a variety of new adventures for2006.
With small group adventures,safaris and expeditions on all sevencontinents, GAP offers holiday tripsfor those wanting to travel off thebeaten path, immerse themselves in alocal culture and environment, andexperience the world in a sustainablemanner.
Examples of some of GAP’sunique adventure trips include:
A Brazil Tall Ship SailingAdventure: Sail the historic tall shipTocorimé along the remote Brazilian
coast from Rio to Paraty.Circumnavigating Newfoundland:
Explore Newfoundland and Gros MorneNational Park aboard the legendary expe-
dition ship Explorer. Ethiopia’s Simien Mountains:
Experience ancient monasteries, cas-tles and rock-hewn churches, includ-ing the famous Lalibela, which iscarved out of a single rock.
Project Guatemala: Travel to aremote Guatemalan village and par-ticipate in a project that provides vil-
lagers with clean drinking water.Kayaking in Panama: A rafting
and kayaking adventure throughuntouched jungle, along unspoiledislands and beaches.
For a full list of the more than 100adventure destinations offered byGAP, visit www.gapadventures.com/new.com.
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Located centrally on scenic Vancouver Island, the NanaimoAirport is a thriving and modern air transportation gatewaythat offers an extensive range of amenities to the travelling
public and aviation industry.
■We have office space and counter space for airlines■We’re a designated Canadian port of entry so you can do direct
stateside business■We have airside and groundside land available■We’re a not-for-profit entity, ready to work with you and your
aspirations to achieve mutual success.
Contact David Hunter,General ManagerTel: (250) 245-4191 Fax: (250) 245-4308E-mail: [email protected]
Nanaimo Airport CommissionPO Box 149, Cassidy, B.C. V0R 1H0www.nanaimo-airport.com
Nanaimo AirportThe Gateway to Vancouver IslandNanaimo AirportThe Gateway to Vancouver Island
www.yvr.ca
Collect your YVR Bucks with proof of purchase at oneof the following locations:Domestic Terminalm Customer Information Counter – Departures Levelm ICE Currency Services – Departures Level
(Across from Milestone’s Restaurant)
International Terminalm Customer Information Counter – Departures Levelm ICE Currency Services – Departures Level
(Across from International Check-In)m ICE Currency Services – International Departures (Near Gate D53)m National Geographic – U.S. Departures (Near Gate E87)Promotion Duration: December 14 - December 24, 2005.
Gift wrapping available for departing travellers at thefollowing post security locations:m Domestic Terminal – Near Gate A1 & Gate C32m International Departures – Near Gate D53m U.S. Departures – Near Gate E87Gift wrapping available December 14 - December 24, 2005 from 10 a.m. to2 p.m. Travellers not eligible for the FREE gift wrapping service may havetheir gifts wrapped for a minimum $2 donation. All proceeds go to theCKNW Orphans’ Fund.
V A N C O U V E R I N T E R N A T I O N A L A I R P O R T
The Simien Mountains Massif is one of the major highlands of Africa, rising tothe highest point in Ethiopia. Although in Africa, and not too far from the equa-tor, snow and ice appear on the highest points, and night temperatures oftenfall below zero.
TRAVEL TALKUnique Adventure Trips From GAP
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Post-security, International Departures near Gate D70.Call (604) 241-3142
Canada Border ServicesAgency (CBSA) has reporteda seizure of nearly 400 doses
of the hallucinogen drug LSD(lysergic acid diethylamide),commonly referred to as “acid,”at YVR.
On September 17, CBSA offi-cers examined two shipments beingcouriered from Vancouver toMexico. The accompanying docu-mentation described the shipmentsas comic books. During their routine
examination, the officers discoveredthat some of the pages of the comicbooks had been glued together, con-cealing blue-and-white sheets ofblotter paper imprinted withdesigns. The imprints on the blotterpaper were later confirmed to beLSD tablets.
Last year, CBSA officersmade 614 drug seizures at YVR,confiscating more than 200 kilo-grams of dangerous and illegaldrugs.
LSD Seizure No Comic Affair
Thirty elementary school classes from Greater Vancouver have put their artistic talents to work – now you are the judge!
Christmas trees are on display in the International Terminal for the entire month of December.
Vote for your favourite Christmas tree by donation.All proceeds go to the CKNW Orphans’ Fund.
Ballot forms are available underneath each tree and at the Customer Information Counters.
All ballot forms are entered in a draw to win a $250 shopping spree at YVR.
Limit one entry per person. Contest ends January 3, 2006.
m 7-Eleven Canada Inc.
m A.A. Advertising
m Absolute Spa Group
m Airport Fabricare Cleaners
m A.T. Stores Ltd.
m Brama Leather
m CANFOR
m CARA Operations
m Commercial Vent Cleaning
m Fairmont Vancouver Airport
m Fun’N Comfy Products
m Hanami Japanese Restaurant
m Hangar 18 Creative Group
m Hatley Little Blue House
m HMSHost
m Hudson Group
m ICE Currency Services
m Imperial Paving Limited
m Impressions Canada
m London Drugs Limited
m M & S Holdings Ltd.
m MacDonald, Dettwiler andAssociates Ltd.
m Marquise
m Metropolitan Fine Printers
m Newconcept Industries Ltd.
m Northern Gifts
m Northwest Trading
m Royal Bank of Canada
m Siemens Canada Limited
m TeePee Handicrafts
m The Data Group of Companies
m The Nuance Group
m Tickers Watch and ClockCompany Inc.
m Towers Perrin
m Uniglobe Advance Travel
m Vancouver International AirportAuthority
m Vancouver Port Authority
A SPECIAL THANK-YOU TO OUR CHRISTMAS TREE & PRIZE SPONSORS
www.yvr.ca
Hand-made ornaments display theartistic talents of LakeviewElementary School students.
trees go directly to the CKNWOrphans’ Fund. Donation boxes andballot boxes are located at the cus-tomer information counters in theInternational and Domestic TerminalBuildings; ballot forms are alsoattached to signs underneath eachtree.
The Merchants at YVR encouragetravellers to come to the airport earlyto enjoy the beautiful display of trees,and to vote for their favourite.Everyone who votes is automaticallyentered in a draw for a $250 shoppingspree at YVR. Contest winners willbe announced on January 10.
Christmas Trees,CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1
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Results of the 2005 AirportInformation Technology (IT)Trends Survey, presented last
month to industry leaders at theAirports Council International (ACI)world conference in Auckland, NewZealand, provide strong evidence thatinvestment in new information tech-nologies such as check-in kiosks,wireless connectivity and biometricspromise to make the travel experiencefor the world’s four-billion passen-gers faster, safer and more produc-tive. The survey also shows that air-ports’ IT spending is increasing bothas a percentage of revenues and inreal terms.
SITA, a leading provider of globalinformation technology and telecom-munications solutions to the air trans-port and related industries, ACI, andAirline Business, an internationalbusiness magazine for senior airlinemanagers, commission the Airport ITTrends Survey annually. Responses tothe survey were received from seniorIT executives representing theworld’s top 200 airports, based on thelatest Airline Business magazine’sfinancial rankings.
“Given that passenger traffic isforecast to almost double by 2020 to7.4 billion, it is not surprising that air-ports are looking for IT solutions toplay a bigger part in their operations,”said John Jarrell, SITA senior vicepresident, Airport and DesktopServices. “As the industry becomesincreasingly competitive, we are see-ing airports across the world using ITto attract both airlines and their pas-sengers by providing efficient andsafe airports.”Self-Service Check-In
A major issue facing airports willbe the countering of terminal conges-tion because of the anticipated dou-bling of passenger numbers over thenext 20 years. Airline-neutral check-in kiosks are seen as part of the
answer. The first generation of kioskswas largely dedicated to a single air-line as evidenced by the surveyresults, which show 42 per cent of air-ports have deployed them. But theintroduction of common-use self-ser-vice (CUSS) kiosks providing check-in capabilities for multiple airline use,pioneered by Vancouver InternationalAirport Authority and launched atYVR in 2002, is starting to make animpact.
Currently, only eight per cent ofairports have deployed CUSS kiosks.The survey results show that, withinthe next two years, that percentagewill increase significantly to 70 percent. In contrast, underscoring theaccelerating shift toward common-use kiosks, only two per cent of air-ports plan to opt for dedicated kiosks.Other technologies that look set toalter the passenger’s airport experi-ence include self-service boarding,with more than 60 per cent of airportsplanning to provide the capabilitywithin two years.
Staying ConnectedTo complement the speeding up of
the check-in process, the surveyshows that airports are increasinglyproviding passengers with alternativeways to use their time, including theprovision of wireless Internet capabil-ities, allowing travellers to stay con-nected while they wait for theirflights.
The clear choice is WiFi: morethan 90 per cent of airports surveyedsaid they already offered or plannedto offer it in the next two years—itwas launched at YVR in 2003. TheWiFi standard is of industrialstrength, which makes it a particular-ly suitable underlying infrastructurefor providing shared-use services toboth the public and airport tenantssuch as shops and ground handlers.
Other technologies being consid-ered by airports are mobile phone
applications for both remote check-inand m-commerce, which allow trav-ellers to purchase goods and serviceswithin the airport terminals. To date,these have only been implemented inapproximately five per cent of air-ports. However, within two years asmobile connectivity becomes all-per-vasive, this figure is expected to riseto around 40 per cent.Managed Campus Net-works
As the needs of airlines and theirsupport operations grow, airports areincreasingly deploying a single air-port-wide communication network toreduce the cost and complexity ofexisting systems, and provide a plat-form for new services, such as VoIPand WiFi. Campus Area Networks(CANs), as they are known, arealready deployed at 38 per cent of air-ports, and this figure will double overthe next two years as the benefits andoperational efficiencies become morewidely accepted.Biometric Identification
Getting the balance right betweentight security and streamlined pas-senger procedures is a modern-daychallenge for most airports.Biometrics are seen as the most pos-itive development to achieve this,but with issues such as reliability,privacy and global technical stan-dards still not agreed upon, most air-
ports are adopting a wait-and-seeapproach. Currently only three percent of airports globally havedeployed passenger biometric identi-fication systems for check-in or
boarding, but the survey indicatesthis will jump to 33 per cent withinfour years as the different technolo-gies mature and standards are adopt-ed.
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Global Survey Shows Airport IT Spending On The Increase
Special Offer from Bell for YVR Employees
$22.30 for 200 minutes*
• 100 local and 100 bonus Anytime minutes
• Unlimited Evenings (6pm – 7am) and Weekends
• FREE Message Centre and Call Display
• FREE Call Waiting, Call Forwarding,Conference Calling, and Detailed Billing
• FREE Car Charger, Headset, and Case
SPECIAL BONUS:100 FREE Canadian Long Distance Minutes
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* Offer expires December 31, 2005.
2006 Models Have Arrived!Also, More Than 100 Used Vehicles In Stock!
Grant McDaniel(former YVR Air Canada employee)
Sales and Leasing of New and Used Vehicles
Cell: 604-868-5875 Christian ChiaPresident
OpenRoad Auto Group
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Airport ChapelThrift StoreSupport the work of the Vancouver Airport Chaplaincy withyour purchase at the Lost & Found Thrift Store, or donation ofgood, used items.
Open Fridays, noon to 5pm
Call Chaplain Layne Daggett (604) 303-3010AIRSIDE CENTRE, Unit 314, 5400 Airport Road South, Richmond, BC
www.yvrchaplain.com
(Left to right) Airport Authority president and CEO Larry Berg and AirportAuthority director John Watson present a photo of Sea Island to “EnduringSpirit Award 2005” winner Art Arnold. Photo: Jim Jorgenson
Green Coat Volunteer ReceivesEnduring Spirit Award
Buy-In-Bulk Savings From Air Canada
Last month, Art Arnold, who holdsthe distinction of being YVR’s old-est volunteer, was presented with
the “Enduring Spirit Award 2005” forhis many contributions as a GreenCoat volunteer. Held at theRichmond Ramada Hotel, the eventcelebrated 16 years of the Green CoatProgram.
The first of its kind at a Canadianairport, the Green Coat Volunteer
Program at YVR was established inNovember 1989. So named for theforest-green jackets and sweatersthey wear, Green Coats come fromall occupations. Their ranks includeretired police and military personnel,nurses, homemakers, airline employ-ees and even a former consul-gener-al. The current roster totals morethan 230 Green Coats, who speak acombined 26 languages.
Last month, Air Canada launchedfour Flight Passes offering buy-in-bulk savings for leisure travellers.
The new Flight Passes offer savingsof up to 70 per cent off airfares fortravel within Canada until March 31,2006, and to popular sun destinationsincluding Hawaii until September 30,2006.
To promote the new Flight Passes,Air Canada is offering Aeroplanmembers 2,500 Bonus AeroplanMiles in addition to one AeroplanMile for every three dollars spent,plus mileage accumulation.
“Our newest Flight Passes,designed with leisure travellers in
mind, raise the bar in buy-in-bulksavings for airfare,” said Sean Menke,executive vice president and chiefcommercial officer. “We plan on con-tinuing to expand our range of innov-ative online products, based on therapidly growing number of customerschoosing our multi-trip pass productsfor the exceptional value they pro-vide. Subscribing to air travel withonline convenience underlines AirCanada’s commitment to lead the wayby putting control back in the handsof consumers.”
Flight Passes are available for pur-chase until December 30, 2005, exclu-sively at www.aircanada.com.
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*Call Mike for details on in-flight catering and company party (sushi & sandwiches) trays
BREAKFASTBlueberry Pancakes and Sausage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3.00
LUNCH & DINNER1. Turkey Breast Sandwich (with Fries or Salad or Soup) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4.952. Bacon Cheeseburger (with Fries or Salad or Soup) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4.953. 20 pieces Sushi Combo D (Salmon,Tuna & California Roll) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4.954. Baby Lobster Teriyaki & Tempura with Rice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4.95
7 Days a WeekBreakfast • LunchDinner
Sushi Catering & Party Trays are availablein Sushi Café. FREE Delivery.
Flu Shots Available At Vancouver Airport Medical Clinic
Vancouver Airport Medical Clinic isencouraging travellers, YVRemployees and other Sea Island
workers to take advantage of the flushots being offered at the clinic.
Influenza, commonly called the“flu,” can spread quickly. Coughing,sneezing or touching contaminatedsurfaces are common ways in which itis transmitted. Vaccination has beenshown to protect 70 to 80 per cent ofthose inoculated.
Flu shot clinics are held Mondayto Friday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., andfrom 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Cost per flu shotfor Canadian residents is $20 ifadministered by a nurse, and $25 ifadministered by a doctor.Appointments are recommended butnot necessary.
Vancouver Airport MedicalClinic is located on Level 1 of theDomestic Terminal Building and isopen Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 6p.m., and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2p.m.
The clinic is a state-of-the-artfacility that provides quality healthcare for the airport population, SeaIsland workers and travellers in needof medical attention. Principal physi-cians at the clinic are fully certified infamily practice with a variety of lan-guage skills. The clinic also offersspecialized services such as massagetherapy, ophthalmology, podiatry,aviation medicine and travel vaccina-tions.
To book an appointment, call(604) 207-6900.
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Your Airport 2027To ensure YVR remains a vibrant and vital airport serving the needs ofBritish Columbia, Vancouver International Airport Authority has beenconsulting with government, industry and community groups on futuredevelopment of our airport to respond to projected growth of theregion to 2027.
As a result of these consultations, the Airport Authority has identifieda number of options to consider for future development at YVR,including runways and taxiways, terminals and transportation access.
We want to hear from you. Visit us at YVR to learn more about theseoptions and let us know what you think.
December 1 – January 6Vancouver International Airport
Main Terminal(Link area between Domestic and International check-in)
Vancouver International Airport Authority is a community-based, not-for-profitorganization that operates VancouverInternational Airport (YVR).
Season’s GreetingsSeason’s Greetings
Travel Job TrainingFLIGHT ATTENDANT – Intro ProgramAIRPORT CHECK-IN AGENT ProgramTRAVEL & AIRLINE Program
These programs are designed to provide you with the skills required toenter these popular job fields as front-line entry-level Customer ServiceAgents at Airline counters, or Tourism Agents, or Flight Attendants. 2ndlanguage an asset; particularly French, Spanish, German, Vietnamese,Korean. Attend one of the Information Sessions to learn more about howyou can get started in these fields.Information Sessions: (please register except for Burnaby)Douglas College, Surrey Campus 7pm, Jan 11 604-588-7772Burnaby Central High 7pm, Jan 16 604-664-8888Richmond-MacNeill Secondary 7pm, Jan 17 604-668-6123www.sc38.bc.caVancouver School Board 7pm, Jan 10&12 604-713-4500www.vti.vsb.bc.ca
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The Government of Canada hasselected Cascade Aerospace andits “Herc Solutions” partners to
provide program management, engi-neering, maintenance, materiel andinformation systems support for
Canada’s fleet of 32 C-130 Herculesaircraft. Valued by the Government ofCanada at up to $423.4-million, thecontract has an initial term of sixyears, including a six-month imple-mentation period, and option years
for the remaining life of the fleet. The Herc Solutions team consists
of Cascade Aerospace, MarshallAerospace, Derco Aerospace, andStandard Aero.
“Four world-leading companies
have joined forces to create one cohe-sive C-130 engineering and mainte-nance organization structured for thespecific purpose of leveraging its ‘bestpractices’ to deliver extraordinaryvalue to Canada,” said DavidSchellenberg, president of CascadeAerospace. “We are honoured to havethe opportunity to serve the Canadiangovernment and the crews who fly theimportant missions of the Herculesfleet. We accept this responsibility withfull commitment and enthusiasm.”
According to Schellenberg, thecontract will involve up to 200 directand indirect jobs.
Premier Gordon Campbell con-
gratulated Cascade and noted, “Thiscontract is a significant developmentfor the British Columbia economy. Itwill generate hundreds of knowl-edge-based jobs and will bring newlevels of advanced support capabili-ties to British Columbia’s aerospaceindustry. We applaud Cascade andthe Herc Solutions team on theirselection as Canada’s CC130 supportservices supplier. It’s great to see aB.C. company compete and win.”
The six-month implementationprocess is expected to begin thismonth, with the first C-130 aircraftexpected into Cascade’s Abbotsfordfacility in Spring 2006.
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■ Thursday Nite Blues 6-10pm
■ 18 Beers On Tap■ The Best Patio In
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■ 2nd Floor Sandbar - soft lounge seating, pooltables, games, etc..
GREAT PRIZES & GIVE-AWAYSCatch All Your Favourite
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Kitchen openstill midnight
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For the third quarter ending September 2005, passengernumbers were up 4.8 per cent, with YVR continuing totrack for 16.4-million passengers by the end of 2005.European traffic numbers, driven by a sharp increase in
charter capacity, continued to be the leading growth sectorwith 12.6 per cent growth.
Despite the loss of Canadian carrier Jetsgo earlier this
year, the domestic sector has performed well, showing 5.4per cent growth.
Transborder and Asia-Pacific sectors have experienceddeclines in the third quarter but are still showing growth of 2.8per cent and 2.5 per cent, respectively, on a year-to-date basis.
Cargo volumes are down three per cent year-to-date,mostly due to fewer volumes to and from Asia.
Domestic Transborder Asia-Pacific Europe Miscellaneous Total
YTD Q3 04 6,054,884 3,152,372 1,834,633 886,308 225,337 12,153,534 YTD Q3 05 6,380,366 3,240,983 1,880,893 997,844 233,882 12,733,968 Percentage Change 5.4% 2.8% 2.5% 12.6% 3.8% 4.8%
YVR Third-Quarter Passenger And Cargo Numbers
Herc Solutions Team Wins Government CC130 Support Contract
The Lockheed C-130, named “Hercules” from the mythical Greek herorenowned for his great strength, is flown by more than 60 nations worldwide.
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Chestnut TreeBed & BreakfastComfortable accommodation,
with special discounts for air-
line personnel. Five minutes
from airport, in Richmond.
Free pick-up to and
from airport.
Phone Penny or Ross
(604) 273-1198
E-mail: [email protected]
Web site:
www.bbcanada.com/2011.html
LEGAL SERVICES
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Waxing from $5.00 and upDeep pore cleaning facial - $29.95/60 mins.
Relaxing Facial - $29.00/60 mins.(Gift Certificates Available)
Tel. 604.261.4878 Open 7 days a week: 10 AM – 8 PM
For cleaner skin and healthier life… Hot Spring Day Spa
8554 Granville St. – 2 min from airport Between W. 69th & 70th Ave. Park in front or at the back
Servisair GlobeGround hasPermanent P/T
RAMP AGENTpositions available.
Wage $9.10/hr. Medical &Flight Benefits. Must hold
valid Class 5 or 7N BCDrivers Licence.
Please fax or e-mail résumé to604-303-4574 Attn. Rampyvrhr@globeground_na.com
No phone calls please
Saxon Contracting is a leading supplier of maintenance personnel to the Canadian aviationindustry, and is currently seeking the following
qualified individuals for upcoming contracts in theaerospace industry:
MECHANICS, STRUCTURES, AVIONICS,
COMPOSITIES and NDT
For further information, visit our websitewww.saxoncontracting.com
ESSO AVITAT5360 Airport Road South
Limited amount of premium, high-quality offices available for lease.All amenities and ample car parking available
3rd floor window offices with view of North Shore mountains & runwayConference room facilities available for daily rental.
For further details or to arrange viewing, please contact Scott Young on 604 303 8108
or email [email protected]
SHARED ACCOMMODATION
Nice room available on month-to-month basis in 2-bedroom apartment,5 min. walk from Lougheed SkyTrain.
Private bedroom, share rest with quiet,reliable airport employee. All utilitiesand free parking included. Contact:Brian de Amorim. 604-931-1251;
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Start in the right place.Providing uniformed security
officers since 1974.Securiguard is the Largest
Privately Owned Security Firmin BC.
Securiguard is seekingapplicants for security positionsat the Access Control Points in
the Vancouver Airport. Applicants must have
previously held a full YVRRestricted Area Pass. Security(BST) training will be provided
to suitable applicants.
Apply with your résumé via e-mail [email protected]
or by fax to 604-488-3523
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Only Until December 1
5, 2005
Presentation CentreOpen Daily 12 – 5pm until Dec. 15, 2005(Closed on Fridays)12311 No. 2 Road, Richmond
604.277.6822www.fairchild.ca
