YVR Airport & Sea Island Developments Discussion

[MistyMountainHop]

Originally Posted by Canadian Mind

While YVR is very "warm" and cozy-like with regards to it's architecture, just looking at the pictures makes me feel cramped. Pearson international had alot more natural light coming in through the roof and a much higher roof, giving the place a more airy and spacious feel, something I appreciated.

Yeah, but they have way too much white (Not enough colour). It looks like, well, an airport.

[nname]

Originally Posted by Canadian Mind

While YVR is very "warm" and cozy-like with regards to it's architecture, just looking at the pictures makes me feel cramped. Pearson international had alot more natural light coming in through the roof and a much higher roof, giving the place a more airy and spacious feel, something I appreciated.

I'm pretty sure no matter how they build it, we won't get that much more sunlight during winter...

[Canadian Mind]

Originally Posted by marmorek

Yeah, but they have way too much white (Not enough colour). It looks like, well, an airport.

combine the colour and materials of Vancouver with the space of Toronto?

Originally Posted by nname

I'm pretty sure no matter how they build it, we won't get that much more sunlight during winter...

Natural lighting really makes a place feel more open, regardless of whether it is sunshine or cloud-cover. I never really appreciated this fact until I was in Pearson's domestic wing.

[mr.x]

i think the Link Building would've looked better had they continued the green/white roof layout they started with the international terminal:





Doesn't make sense in my opinion why they didn't continue it, it looks awkward. Same with the flooring, unless they're planning to re-do the floors of the international terminal.

[muzhav84]

with regards to the cramped feel of YVR, it is really only limited to very few sections (eg. level 1 domestic, an area with not much traffic and mostly services such as clinic and dentist, and the "retail street" of the domestic terminal, which is supposed to be like a main st. area, and where the "cozy" feel is encouraged). outside of these retail areas, there is tons of natural light and open space.

all other areas of the terminal (all of the international building, checkin and behind security, intl food court, transborder area / hotel lobby, all of the domestic checkin area, etc..) have very high ceilings and lots of natural light.

[giallo]

Fantastic addition!

[en2]

Originally Posted by muzhav84

with regards to the cramped feel of YVR, it is really only limited to very few sections (eg. level 1 domestic, an area with not much traffic and mostly services such as clinic and dentist, and the "retail street" of the domestic terminal, which is supposed to be like a main st. area, and where the "cozy" feel is encouraged). outside of these retail areas, there is tons of natural light and open space.

all other areas of the terminal (all of the international building, checkin and behind security, intl food court, transborder area / hotel lobby, all of the domestic checkin area, etc..) have very high ceilings and lots of natural light.

The US departures area is actually very very open and wide and not even fully used. It was the first section that they expanded after opening the International Terminal in 1996. Seems to be the least used area of the airport...

Back then Canadian Airlines was still around and they were planning on building an Asia-Pacific hub at YVR with the help of their alliance partner American Airlines. Because AA doesn't have any Asia routes, the plan was to funnel AA traffic from US to board CP flights onward to Asia.

I thought the atrium of the Link building would have extended over the check-in areas like Central City in Surrey, now that would have been awesome...

[SpongeG]

Originally Posted by en2

The US departures area is actually very very open and wide and not even fully used. It was the first section that they expanded after opening the International Terminal in 1996. Seems to be the least used area of the airport...

Back then Canadian Airlines was still around and they were planning on building an Asia-Pacific hub at YVR with the help of their alliance partner American Airlines. Because AA doesn't have any Asia routes, the plan was to funnel AA traffic from US to board CP flights onward to Asia.

I thought the atrium of the Link building would have extended over the check-in areas like Central City in Surrey, now that would have been awesome...

if you go in cruise season they often use that big vast empty space for people who have arrived or are leaving for a cruise - they set up lines with the cruise ship names etc... and some tables to check in i guess

found that out when i had to go there to drop someone off and loads of time to roam about

I don't think that what it was intended for but has come in handy

[excel]

Thanks for posting all the pics.

[excel]

From YVR newsletter:

December 2007

Kingfisher Airlines Announces Vancouver-Delhi Route


Delhi-based Kingfisher Airlines plans to operate the first non-stop flight between Delhi and Vancouver as soon as possible.

This is another exciting piece of news that came from Premier Gordon Campbell's trade mission to Asia at the end of November.

It's expected that the non-stop service will reduce travel time between Delhi and Vancouver from approximately 25 hours to 15 hours. Non-stop service will mean convenient travel between Delhi and Vancouver, and will strengthen cultural, business and tourism links between Canada and India, one of the world's fastest-growing economies.

Every month, thousands of people travel between BC and India, and that number will only grow as tourists and business travellers alike take advantage of Kingfisher's new service when it begins.

Currently, Delhi is the largest international market not served by a non-stop flight from Vancouver, so this service will be a welcome addition to YVR.

About Kingfisher Airlines:

A young airline, Kingfisher was founded in 2005, and is operated by Dr. Vijay Mallya, a successful business leader and Member of Parliament in India.
Kingfisher is owned by United Beverages Group, the third-largest spirits company in the world. You may have sipped a bottle of Kingfisher beer.
Kingfisher is India's largest domestic airline, connecting 69 cities and offering more than 570 flights daily with a fleet of 78 aircraft.
The airline has ordered several Airbus A340-500s which would be ideal for non-stop operations between Vancouver and Delhi.
Check future editions of Air Mail and the Latest Information section of our web site for updates on when this service will begin.

Questions? Comments? Email [email protected].

[excel]

From YVR newsletter:

December 2007

YVR Signs Agreement with China Southern Airlines


British Columbia's role as Canada's Pacific Gateway was strengthened during Premier Gordon Campbell's recent trade mission to Asia, where YVR signed an agreement with China Southern Airlines that will see the first flights between Vancouver and Guangzhou begin July 2009.

The Premier was accompanied on the mission by representatives from the Airport Authority. These included Tony Gugliotta, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Commercial Development, who signed a memorandum of understanding with China Southern Airlines at a bilateral meeting on November 29.

Currently, citizens of Guangzhou must travel either to Shanghai or Beijing to take advantage of air services to Vancouver, or alternatively transit through Hong Kong. Direct air service will allow greater ease and comfort for the many travelers moving between our two provinces, which have been sister provinces since 1995.

China is B.C.'s second-largest trading partner, and the top source of immigrants to B.C. Increased Asia-Pacific air travel through YVR is a key economic generator: Each time an Asia-Pacific air service operated by a foreign carrier and local crew lands at YVR close to 795 hours of employment are generated. The new China Southern Airlines service will strengthen these existing business and cultural connections between the two provinces.

About China Southern Airlines:


The carrier was originally part of the Civil Aviation Authority of China before it was broken up in into three major carriers - Air China, China Southern, China Eastern and a number of smaller regional airlines, with China Southern the largest of the three.
China Southern operates a fleet of 300 aircraft, and currently flies to Europe, Australia and intra-Asia, and one North American destination, Los Angeles.
The first of its 10 Boeing 787s, which will fly the new Vancouver- Guangzhou route, will be delivered in July 2008.

Questions? Comments? Email [email protected].

[muzhav84]

Air India plans to extend its international routes by early 2008

Thursday, December 27, 2007 (10:00 IST)
By Anita Jain | Mumbai

India's national carrier, Air India (AI) has decided to spread its wings to new international destinations by early 2008 with the introduction of direct flights between Delhi and JFK in New York in February 2008. The airline is also planning to start non-stop flights to San Francisco and Chicago in April and August 2008, respectively, according to D Kishore, Commercial Manager - Western India, Air India. "We are also considering the expansion of our route network in Australia, Africa and Europe," informed Kishore. AI has already introduced two new direct flights to Singapore and Hong Kong in October, 2007. The airline will have flights from Mumbai to Chicago and is considering either Mumbai or Bangalore for flights to San Francisco. "If we select Bangalore, than we will have to provide a feeder service from Chennai and Hyderabad," Kishore pointed out, adding that the airline intends to open up new routes in United States, apart from connecting JFK with the Indian cities.

Apart from the non-stop services to San Francisco and Chicago, Air India is looking to connect Houston. Besides, it is also considering starting direct flights to Atlanta and Washington DC. "We are planning to extend the Mumbai-JFK flight to Houston. We are also planning to connect Vancouver in Canada, which is another hot route on our connectivity map," stated Kishore. Considering a growing market for Group Individual Travellers (GITs), leisure and corporate segments from Western India, Air India is also mulling on starting flights to Rome in Italy. "We may integrate the complete route connectivity between Mumbai-Rome-Paris-New Delhi- Mumbai," stated Kishore.

The airline is looking to expand their operations in Africa by increasing connectivity in terms of number of cities and flights. In the long run, AI may have direct flights to Switzerland, Spain, Latin America and Australia. Currently it has a code share agreement with Cathy Pacific airlines and Qantas Airways from Singapore and Hong Kong for the Australia route. "The Australian market is huge and we can fly thrice a week with full occupancy," added Kishore. AI will be receiving 14 brand new Boeing 777 aircrafts, besides it will also be adding 10 new Airbus 321 aircrafts to its fleet by mid-2009, with a whopping investment of USD 9.6 billion.

http://www.travelbizmonitor.com/articleDetails.aspx?id=1838&sectionid=36&name=Top%20Stories

[Coldrsx]

well done YVR...those are some big-time flight additions, congrats!

[Delirium]

here's a recent pic of the link building


from www.flickr.com

[MistyMountainHop]

^ Beautiful.

[Jacques]

Originally Posted by Delirium

here's a recent pic of the link building


from www.flickr.com

Now you truly caught my eyes, I have to go there this weekend just to see it for myself, it is truly a beautiful design, thanks for the preview

[deasine]

looks magical =)

[vanman]

I thought it looked kind of cheesy during the day but at night, wow.

[deasine]

wow imagine when the Canada Line opens... passengers depart from the trains and walk across the pedestrian overpass to the Link building, seeing that scene.

[excel]

Great picture, thanks.