Re: Should airline regulators consider grounding B737 MAX series

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It’s going to be embarrassing for the whole world when the accident cause is unrelated.[/quote]

I'd prefer to be embarrassed than have another 180 dead bodies. Wouldn't you agree?

Re: Could we see LCC becoming flying billboards?

Aero Mexico have quite a few 737's with various advertizing on them.

Re: QF75 SYD-YVR Landing in Seattle

A big wave of fog just rolled through here.

Re: PIT to allow non-pax through security

I don't get this....why allow non-travelling passengers beyond security? Passengers pay security fee's in their ticket. Will these people have to pay a fee? This also adds to my confusion that when flying domestically in the US, you don't actually know who is on the aircraft. Yes, you have to show I...

Re: SEA delays due to smoke in PNW

Jawaiiansky66 wrote:

Folks, please remember (and say a prayer) for all of the firefighters (both local and international) fighting these fires (now totaling 160+) throughout British Columbia and the thousands forced from their homes. Just trying to give a bit of perspective on this ongoing tragedy.

Re: SEA delays due to smoke in PNW

Smoke is pretty bad here in YVR too. Just check the arrivals board and it's showing quite a few delays as well.

Re: Longest Icelandair Route

Longest: KEF-PDX KEF-SEA KEF-TPA KEF-DEN KEF-YVR Although I stand to be corrected S Looks like the right order, except KEF-MCO should take the fifth spot from YVR. Florida routes are a. It longer than YVR/ANC. Not according to Great circle mapper: KEF - MCO = 3,071 nm / 3,534 mi KEF - YVR = 3,080 n...

Re: Longest Icelandair Route

Longest:
KEF-PDX
KEF-SEA
KEF-TPA
KEF-DEN
KEF-YVR

Although I stand to be corrected

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Re: Best and worst transfer airport by continent

[quote="Cush"]Cool Thread! Here are my picks for continents I've been to... North America: Best: Pittsburgh (PIT) Worst: New York (JFK) or Toronto (YYZ). I chose JFK due to having to transfer buildings an re-clear security, and YYZ due to their terrible layout, and the need to clear securi...

Re: BA swap MIA A380 to 747

YVR becomes an A380 destination from May to Oct

Re: 767-400 future

TheGeordielad wrote:

United&Delta will probably use them up to the point they will be retired for good. I have a question about the 764 on why it doesn't have winglets?

Re: Most Expensive Flight per Mile

Domestic in Canada is highway robbery. Ive seen YYZ-YVR RT fares in Y (tango) for nearly $2000. That's the cheapest fare class... I'm not sure where you're looking but I've never seen YYZ-YVR-YYZ fares that high. Round trips on AC website show fares of $580 during the Canadian Thanksgiving week (ty...

How Does A Float Plane Take Off On Land, No Wheels

Gotta hand to them Saskatchewan folks..... Although the more pressing question is how did it land there in the first place? Pilot may have had one too many pilsners?  <img src="http://cdn-www.airliners.net/aviation-forums/graphics/smilies/wink.gif" width="15" height="15" border="0"/><a href="ht...

RE: QR 755 En Route To ATL

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/northwestEWR" class="quote" target="_blank">northwestEWR</a> (<a href="#24" class="quote">Reply 24</a>):<br/><i>Sounding like there were only 30...

RE: Best Hotels For Airport Views

The Fairmont at <acronym title="Vancouver - International (YVR / CYVR), Canada - British Columbia">YVR</acronym>. North facing rooms have great views of the trans-border gates (and the north shore mountains). Also partial views of the northern runway which is usually for arrivals. South facing rooms...

RE: Flying On The Holiday Day?

I've flown WestJet on Canada Day (July 1). They give free Molson Canadian beer  <img src="http://cdn-www.airliners.net/aviation-forums/graphics/smilies/smile.gif" width="15" height="15" border="0"/> I'm flying <acronym title="Air Canada">AC</acronym> <acronym title="Vancouver - International (Y...

RE: "complete Hell" U.S Airports

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/mayor" class="quote" target="_blank">mayor</a> (<a href="#5" class="quote">Reply 5</a>):<br/><i>Just curious.......WHERE, in the U.S. does this ...

YVR Authority To Decide How To Expand Terminal...

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/YXXMIKE" class="quote" target="_blank">YXXMIKE</a> (<a href="#4" class="quote">Reply 4</a>):<br/><i>I'd like to see the AIF reduced and money gi...

RE: UA Carries Pax To Australia Despite Lack Of Visa

Canada has just started the process of requiring an ETA before arrival in to the country. Citizens of countries that do require a visa are required to obtain the ETA.

Only US citizens are exempt from this, in the same way Canadian citizens are exempt from the US ETA.

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RE: YVR To Seattle By Floatplane

As mentioned by Ytraveller, Kenmore Air offer service from Victoria to Seattle. Harbour Air offer service from <acronym title="Vancouver - International (YVR / CYVR), Canada - British Columbia">YVR</acronym> (near the south terminal) to Victoria. There's a shuttle bus you can take from the main term...

RE: Canadian Vs. US Transatlantic

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/Andy33" class="quote" target="_blank">Andy33</a> (<a href="#22" class="quote">Reply 22</a>):<br/><i>For EU citizens of course there is no need o...

RE: AA To Pay Global Entry Fee For Crew Members

[ <table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/glbltrvlr" class="quote" target="_blank">glbltrvlr</a> (<a href="#19" class="quote">Reply 19</a>):<br/><i>I guess NEXUS would be a slightly ch...

RE: AA To Pay Global Entry Fee For Crew Members

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/modesto2" class="quote" target="_blank">modesto2</a> (<a href="#15" class="quote">Reply 15</a>):<br/><i>I've never understood why Pre-check is $...

RE: US Customs Declaration Form - Mobile App Avail

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/AmricanShamrok" class="quote" target="_blank">AmricanShamrok</a> (<a href="#0" class="quote">Thread starter</a>):<br/><i>It is currently only av...

RE: What's Your Odometer Like?

RE: Airports With A Single Longhaul Carrier/flight

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/KLAXAirport" class="quote" target="_blank">KLAXAirport</a> (<a href="#18" class="quote">Reply 18</a>):<br/><i><acronym title="San Diego - Intern...

RE: TSA Agent: "District Of Columbia,....Where That?"

The acceptable forms of <acronym title="Normandie Aviation (France)">ID</acronym> are: U.S. passport U.S. passport card DHS trusted traveler cards (Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI, FAST) U.S. military <acronym title="Normandie Aviation (France)">ID</acronym> (active duty or retired military and their de...

RE: DFW Federal Inspection Services

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/usflyer+msp" class="quote" target="_blank">usflyer msp</a> (<a href="#5" class="quote">Reply 5</a>):<br/><i>Actually, The <acronym title="Vancou...

Pilot With Loaded Gun Arrested In YYC

Sheer craziness! Completely stupid for a pilot to be able to carry a gun!


http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgar...ilot-arrested-in-calgary-1.2597084

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RE: Transportation From YYJ To Downtown Victoria

There is a shuttle service. It depends what time of day your flight gets in to establish whether it's reliable or not. I once arrived in <acronym title="Victoria - International (YYJ / CYYJ), Canada - British Columbia">YYJ</acronym> from <acronym title="Vancouver - International (YVR / CYVR), Canada...

RE: Question About Harbour Air Seaplanes

The twin's only fly between Vancouver Harbour and Victoria Harbour. When you book your flight on their website it'll tell you which aircraft are operating which flight. My office is right in front of <acronym title="Vancouver - Harbour Seaplane (CXH / CYHC), Canada - British Columbia">CXH</acronym> ...

RE: Question About AC's 77W From LHR To YVR

I just looked on their website and it's showing you'll be on the new 3 class aircraft. I'm travelling <acronym title="Vancouver - International (YVR / CYVR), Canada - British Columbia">YVR</acronym>-<acronym title="CURRENT: Hong Kong - International (Chek Lap Kok) (HKG / VHHH), China - Hong Kong AND...

RE: National Holiday - Special Service On Board?

Free alcoholic drinks on WestJet for Canada Day (July 1) when I flew them <acronym title="Santa Ana - John Wayne / Orange County (SNA / KSNA), USA - California">SNA</acronym>-<acronym title="Vancouver - International (YVR / CYVR), Canada - British Columbia">YVR</acronym> They know the way to a Canad...

RE: Cell Phone Use After Landing

They can be used right after landing in Canada. <table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/AirframeAS" class="quote" target="_blank">AirframeAS</a> (<a href="#2" class="quote">Reply 2</a>...

RE: A Pilots View Anetter Takes EI-CRU For A Spin@SXL.

Fun report, thanks for sharing. There's a very funny skit on youtube of Ian Coppinger. His story is based in Sligo "International" Airport! <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVuUyGijoKU" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVuUyGijoKU</a> I'm so happy I've now seen the inside of Bri...

KE 777 Emergency Landing In Comox,BC

Interesting to see this bird in Comox!

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/britis...-korean-air-emergency-landing.html