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Media Advisory - YVR celebrates First Non-Stop Canadian Flight to Melbourne with Air Canada


RICHMOND, BC, Dec. 1, 2017 /CNW/ - Join YVR and Air Canada today for celebrations welcoming the first ever direct, non-stop flight from Vancouver to Melbourne. YVR will provide media with an image-rich event, featuring the signature Melbourne skyline, a didgeridoo performance and speeches from airport, government and airline officials.

In addition to the Melbourne service, we will also be celebrating two new Air Canada seasonal routes launching in the month of December: Vancouver-Yellowknife on December 15 and Vancouver-Orlando on December 20.

Who:

? Kevin Lamb, Post Manager & Honorary Consul, Australian Consulate & Trade

? Kevin Howlett ? Senior Vice President, Regional Markets and Government Relations, Air Canada

? Anne Murray ? Vice President, Marketing and Communications, Vancouver Airport Authority



When:

Friday, December 1, 2017


9:15 a.m. ? Media registration


9:30 a.m. ? Media event with a traditional Musqueam Journey song followed by
speeches and a ribbon cutting with a uniformed 787 Dreamliner Captain and two flight
attendants.


10:00 a.m. ? Event ends



Where: The Spirit of Haida Gwaii: The Jade Canoe statue, Departures Level 3, located near the food court and the International Terminal Building, Vancouver International Airport.  

 

RSVP:

Media wishing to attend must RSVP with name and outlet by Friday, December 1
at 7am to [email protected].

 

Parking:

Please park in the short-term parkade on Levels 2 or 3. Parking passes will be
available upon return of security pass at media sign-in table.

 

SOURCE Vancouver Airport Authority


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