YVR Air Mail Newsletter - June 2007 Issue


		June 2007

Welcome to the June issue of YVR Air Mail, the official electronic newsletter for YVR and the Airport Authority. We hope you enjoy it and we welcome your feedback.


	YVR Welcomes Three New Airlines This spring YVR welcomes three new air carriers offering passengers more choice and convenience, and strengthening our reputation as an international gateway. more info				Airport Authority Earns Prestigious Award The Airport Authority's commitment to delivering a low-cost, high-service airport has been recognized with an international award. more info


			YVR and Aquarium Swim Together The Vancouver Aquarium's AquaVan program splashed into town on May 22 with a special visit to Sea Island Elementary, where the Airport Authority presented the program with a five-year sponsorship donation of $50,000. more info


			Art Foundation Celebrates Aboriginal Artists The YVR Art Foundation has recognized three of British Columbia's young First Nations artists as emerging talents and awarded each with a $5,000 scholarship. more info


			A Guided Tour of YVR Online Before you even arrive at YVR, check out www.yvr.ca for a wealth of useful information. These tips will have you flying around our site and on your way in no time. more info


			YVR People: Sabrina Wong Her smiling face and sunny disposition have made the day for travellers and airport employees alike. Meet Sabrina Wong, server at Globe@YVR at the Fairmont Vancouver Airport. more info


			San Francisco: Top 10 Tips For Travellers Brisk breezes, quirky neighborhoods, infamous residents and the best in sparkling coastal vistas, San Francisco is a travellers' delight, and only a two-hour flight from YVR. more info


			Aircraft Of The Month: Airbus A310 This month, we look at one of Airbus' early aircraft models that propelled the company to commercial success: the Airbus A310 - 300 series. more info


	Look for our next issue in July 2007 Last Month's Issue


	Currently, the longest direct flight out of YVR is to Manila in the Philippines, 10,568 km away from YVR. Come fall 2007, YVR will be adding two new long-haul direct flights: YVR to Auckland on Air New Zealand, 11,335 km minutes from YVR; and YVR to Sydney on Air Canada, a whopping 12,484 km from Vancouver.


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