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Continued partnership with Canucks Autism Network, Victoria International Airport and the Air Canada Foundation increases airport accessibility for the second straight year VICTORIA, B.C. – This past April 21 and 28, families with children and youth on the autism spectrum took part in Autism Aviation Days at Victoria International Airport (YYJ). Coinciding with Autism Acceptance …
VICTORIA, BC – April 3, 2024 – As part of World Autism Month, Victoria Airport Authority (VAA), in partnership with Magnusmode, has launched a new accessibility initiative, MagnusCards®, to assist travellers. MagnusCards is a smartphone application available for iOS and Android, created by the Canadian company Magnusmode, offering travellers step-by-step visuals, audio, and text how-to’s …
For Immediate Release – March 8, 2024 Victoria Airport Authority (VAA) is pleased to announce a significant initiative aimed at supporting menstrual health and fostering inclusivity within the air terminal building at Victoria International Airport (YYJ) by partnering with a women-led company. YYJ recognized the importance of addressing this essential need ahead of the December …
Victoria Airport Authority (VAA) has been named as one of BC’s Top 100 Employers for 2024. “We’re pleased to receive this special designation for a fifth consecutive year,” said Elizabeth M. Brown, Victoria Airport Authority President and CEO. “Being recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers is a direct reflection of the dedication and commitment …
As Victoria Airport Authority (VAA) prepares for growth, it will be increasing its Airport Improvement Fee (AIF) from the current $15.00 per departing passenger to $25.00, for all tickets sold on or after April 1, 2024, for travel from the airport after May 1, 2024. Last adjusted in 2015, AIF funds have supported significant investments …
For Immediate Release – October 3, 2023 Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA) recently announced the winners of the Environmental Achievement Awards. Each year ACI-NA recognizes outstanding achievements in the categories of Environmental Management, Mitigation, Innovative/Special Projects and Outreach/Education/Community Involvement and Environmental Improvement with Limited Resources. Victoria Airport Authority (VAA) was selected as the …
VICTORIA, BC, Sept. 20, 2023 /CNW/ – WestJet, today announced service between Victoria and Las Vegas, reintroducing the airline’s first transborder connection from the island, for the first time since 2017. Beginning February 1, 2024, WestJet will operate non-stop service between Victoria and Las Vegas, twice weekly, as the airline continues to strengthen its investments in Western Canada through increased sun and leisure connections. “WestJet is …
TORONTO / September 20, 2023 – Porter Airlines is stretching its coast-to-coast network further with the inauguration today of service in Victoria, BC. Daily flights between Toronto Pearson Airport represent another link in a growing network of routes the airline has introduced this year with its new Embraer E195-E2 aircraft. The 132-seat plane features a …
For release August 17, 2023 Victoria Airport Authority (VAA) has confirmed the approval of Kothari Group’s proposal to construct a 129-room hotel on 3.5 acres of commercial zoned land at the Victoria International Airport (YYJ) at the corner of Highway 17 and Beacon Avenue West. Intended as the Victoria region’s first extended stay hotel, the …
Cathie Ounsted, Chair of the Board of Directors of Victoria Airport Authority (VAA), is pleased to announce today that following a rigorous executive search process, Elizabeth Brown has been appointed President and CEO of VAA, effective September 18, 2023. Ms. Brown is delighted that this new role will allow her to return home to Victoria, …
