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Tertius Serfontein, Senior Director, Airports—

Western Canada, Air Canada, says his team has

strategically developed and expanded Air Canada's
international network over the last several years

transforming YVR into our commercial trans-Pacific

hub that efficiently connects people from its Asia,
Australia, India and Europe flights to and from our

vast North American network radiating from YVR.
“Over the last five years, we have added 46 per cent

in additional capacity and today, we launch up to

1,293 flights globally each week, representing more
than $5 billion worth of aircraft assets dedicated to

the YVR market every day.”

YVR's operations—together with tourism and

cargo—contribute more than $16 billion in total
economic output, $8.4 billion in GDP and $1.4 billion

in government revenue across B.C. Each new flight

passengers from other parts of the world to travel

through our airport. Connecting passengers create
enough demand to support air services that would

not otherwise be possible. This directly results in

significant benefits—not only more destinations,
airlines and choices for passengers but jobs and

business activity for the local, provincial and
national economy."

The expansion will continue with YVR's well-known
sense of place. Passengers will experience the

beauty of B.C. with a glassed-in nature feature made

up of three western hemlock trees. Amenities such
as digital art, restaurants and bars will also reflect all

that B.C. has to offer.

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