YVR Airport & Sea Island Developments Discussion

[Prometheus]

Originally Posted by SFUVancouver

Has anyone mentioned yet that Craig Richmond has announced his retirement (June 30, 2020)?

https://biv.com/article/2019/11/vancouver-airport-authority-ceo-craig-richmond-retire-mid-2020

Is he retiring from working life altogether? I wonder whether he would make a good mayor of Vancouver, someone who could lead Vancouver out of the psychological logjam it's currently in.

[trofirhen]

I am rather sorry to see Mr. Richmond leaving. He was so enthusiastic and visionary about YVR, and the airport grew so much under his direction.
Hoping that his successor will have the same proactive stance, enthusiasm, and the same aptitude for public profile as Mr. Richmond did.
I dream of YVR becoming a 5-continent airport, although that seems rather overambitious at the moment. Things may change. I hope they will, at any rate.

[Klazu]

Saw this from my balcony one morning this week.

[swan_ch]

The situation of HX is getting bad to worst, after cancelling long-haul flights and suspending the in-flight entertainment system , the Air Transport Licensing Authority of Hong Kong decided to review HX's license this week and it is uncertain if a temporary condition-added license will be issued.

Dec. 7 UPDATE: the ATLA had decided to give HX another chance after HNA group, the majority shareholder of HX, promised to pump another 4Bil. Chinese Yuan in order to save HX.

[SpongeG]

what happens if they have a plane here and are told on dec 7 that they have to cease operations, does the plane get seized here or something?

[ilikeredheads]

sad to see HX is failing, as I'm not a fan of seeing Cathay having a monopoly in such a big market, even though I prefer Cathay when flying between YVR and HKG.

That being said, I've only flew HX once, between HKG and BKK couple of years ago. Overall, nothing to nitpick other than the fact their gates are in the midfield concourse, so more time is spent walking and taking the people mover to get to the customs.

[excel]

Originally Posted by SpongeG

what happens if they have a plane here and are told on dec 7 that they have to cease operations, does the plane get seized here or something?

The plane would not get seized here. It would get a ferry permit to fly back to HK.

[SpongeG]

ok. I follow travel page for YVR on facebook and many people have booked with them to get elsewhere and have had their flights canceled and are trying to get rebooked on other flights to their final destination. Lots seem to be getting booked onto EVA.

[nname]

October 2019

Domestic: 1,041,403 (+1.2%)

Transborder: 473,467 (-2.1%)
Asia Pacific: 358,623 (-0.6%)
Europe: 138,736 (-1.5%)
Misc: 52,482 (-4.3%)
International: 1,023,308 (-1.6%)

Total: 2,064,711 (-0.2%)

Interestingly enough, most of the loss are actually come from international charter, which is down 41.2%. Without the charter, Europe and Misc are up by 2.7% and 0.9%... so what's going on with international charter?

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AC had updated schedule last night, which see PEK back to 77W next summer, and FRA back to 789.

[thenoflyzone]

back to the good ol' days i see.....

First time since Nov 2016 that domestic > international.

[Gordon]

When are we likely to see the first A220s at yvr?

[trofirhen]

Originally Posted by nname

October 2019

Domestic: 1,041,403 (+1.2%)

Transborder: 473,467 (-2.1%)
Asia Pacific: 358,623 (-0.6%)
Europe: 138,736 (-1.5%)
Misc: 52,482 (-4.3%)
International: 1,023,308 (-1.6%)

Total: 2,064,711 (-0.2%)

Interestingly enough, most of the loss are actually come from international charter, which is down 41.2%. Without the charter, Europe and Misc are up by 2.7% and 0.9%... so what's going on with international charter?

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AC had updated schedule last night, which see PEK back to 77W next summer, and FRA back to 789.

This is rather disappointing of course, and I wonder what the underlying scocio-economic reasons could be. Suggestions from more educated minds please?
I'm hoping TK hits no snags and starts on schedule next summer. It might stimulate something. My biggest fear: that SEA-TAC overtake us. They'e growing fast in overseas.

[connect2source]

Originally Posted by nname

October 2019

Domestic: 1,041,403 (+1.2%)

Transborder: 473,467 (-2.1%)
Asia Pacific: 358,623 (-0.6%)
Europe: 138,736 (-1.5%)
Misc: 52,482 (-4.3%)
International: 1,023,308 (-1.6%)

Total: 2,064,711 (-0.2%)

Interestingly enough, most of the loss are actually come from international charter, which is down 41.2%. Without the charter, Europe and Misc are up by 2.7% and 0.9%... so what's going on with international charter?

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AC had updated schedule last night, which see PEK back to 77W next summer, and FRA back to 789.

Aside from your logic, I also cite the ongoing MAX dilemma and the situation in HK. These numbers make total sense and not too disappointing, YVR is holding its own against some major political and economic events.

[SpongeG]

Change is in the Air at YVR: December Construction Update

November 26, 2019 · The YVR Blog team



There are several key projects currently taking place that will enhance the airport experience. This is all possible due to our unique operating structure. The multi-year expansion project currently underway will help YVR meet growing passenger demand and better connect British Columbians and local businesses to the world, while improving the airport experience for everyone.

Terminal

Construction is underway in Air Canada’s Domestic Terminal check-in area for the installation of new self-service bag drops. Hoarding has been added around the work area and is expected to be complete in December.

There may be intermittent noise at the Transborder area during daytime hours. This work is being done to improve our processes for transfer passengers.

Construction continues near Transborder check-in to make several enhancements to the area. Work includes replacing the check-in kiosks with the newest model, movement of an HVAC unit, relocating the information counter and some other minor updates.

Beginning December 1, a new holdroom will open in our Transborder terminal for remote stand operations (RSO). The holdroom includes four new bus positions and gate counters. Work is still underway on this project and once complete, it will connect passengers from Level 3 to the Level 2 remote stand operations (RSO) facility. This work includes the addition of new elevators and escalators.

As construction continues on a number of YVR’s new food and beverage and retail options, passengers can expect to see various hoarding around the terminal.

As part of the International Pier D expansion project, various work is taking place. While much of the work is taking place airside, passengers can expect to see hoarding near the end of Pier D. This may include noisy work. Given that there are 24-hour operations in this part of the terminal, YVR understands that this could potentially be disruptive for those with flights at nearby gates. If you are looking for somewhere quiet, you can find seating in the creek area, near the food court.

New exit doors are being installed in the Domestic Terminal post-security, near A-B gates. Hoarding will be in place and work is anticipated to be complete by early December.

In and Around Sea Island

Safety is a top priority at YVR. With a large number of ongoing projects, customers are reminded to follow all signage, traffic delineators and flaggers in the construction areas.

Work continues on an upgrade project to the Arthur Laing Bridge. This work is taking place between Monday and Friday from 9 pm to 5 am and is expected to be complete by the end of December. Lane closures are required in order to facilitate this work. One lane will remain open at all times. For work impacting bike lanes, cyclists are required to share the road with vehicular traffic.

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http://www.yvr.ca/en/passengers/construc...AW40w0EzyPPW5ukyyZkxLB59fhLUGE-kfn-xKnyM

[nname]

Originally Posted by SpongeG

Beginning December 1, a new holdroom will open in our Transborder terminal for remote stand operations (RSO). The holdroom includes four new bus positions and gate counters. Work is still underway on this project and once complete, it will connect passengers from Level 3 to the Level 2 remote stand operations (RSO) facility. This work includes the addition of new elevators and escalators.

Seems like RSO is already in use.

2 flights will depart from remote gates tomorrow:

WS2056  08:35  D56  Cancun
WS1754  09:45  E85  Orange County

Not sure why though. The gates are not even close to being full...

[thenoflyzone]

Well it’s not Turkish, or a new destination, but it’s a new airline.

https://mobile.twitter.com/SunCountryAir/status/1204138580400050182

[nname]

Originally Posted by thenoflyzone

Well it’s not Turkish, or a new destination, but it’s a new airline.

https://mobile.twitter.com/SunCountryAir/status/1204138580400050182

I was just about to post this...

Summer seasonal May 20 to Aug 22

SY993 MSP 0745 - 0924 YVR 36
SY994 YVR 1020 - 1544 MSP 36

[zahav]

I wonder if it will affect DL's service at all. I still wonder if DL will make JFK fully year round, especially now that CX is stopping in the spring?

[nname]

Originally Posted by zahav

I wonder if it will affect DL's service at all. I still wonder if DL will make JFK fully year round, especially now that CX is stopping in the spring?

DL to JFK is already year-round, effective the week after the last CX flight.

Apri to Mid-June is only 5x weekly though.

On a related note, seems like AC will add second daily YVR-EWR next summer with 7M8

Seasonal June 1 - Oct 11 (+1 day for return flight)

AC546 YVR 1355 - 2205 EWR D
AC547 EWR 0630 - 0920 YVR D

[Gordon]

Air Canada is adding a second daily Non-stop flight n the YvR EWR route this summer departimg at 13:55 on a Max 8

I wonder why The Delta flight to JFK is always a Red Eye