Flight Details

Flight/Route: AC1166 YVR-YYZ
Date: July 29, 2009
A/C: Airbus Industrie A330-343X
Reg/Fin: C-GFUR #934
Del.: June 30, 2000
Depart: 1345 scheduled, 1350 actual
Arrive: 2107 scheduled, 2119 actual
Service Director: Monarmie?
Captain: Lou Deslauriers?
F/O: Kevin Harris?

Check In at YVR

Walked over to the Executive First / STAR ALLIANCE GOLD check-in area in the Domestic Terminal. There were two agents working, and both were chatting up their respective customers, who were both Super Elite. I normally don't mind personal touches such as this, but the line for check-in was seven or eight passengers long! Anyways, got my bags checked and my seat reconfirmed. On my way next to check out YVR's new observation deck and the newly renovated C-Pier in the Domestic Terminal.

Observation Deck


Up the escalators to see the new viewing deck.


Nice little model of YVR.


Not a terribly exciting view of the B- and C-Piers; mostly regional aircraft!


I suppose if you have an interest in airport OPS then you will enjoy watching the action... if you're lucky to catch (1) good weather, and (2) a busy period!

I'm happy that my home airport now has a space to watch the action on the tarmac now, besides the over-priced bar and lounge in the Fairmont. It's a nice place to relax, very open and bright, with tables and chairs, as well as a flight simulator for kids to play on!

New C-Pier at YVR


An example of the architectural style that carries over from the INTL Terminal.


Not a fan of First Nation artwork as the sole representative of such a diverse cultural area (Southern BC Coast), but otherwise a nice piece of work.


Moving sidewalks take you past the new food and concession area. Lots of natural light = Good!


There is a Vera's Burgers!


You get a really close-up view of the Jazz OPS at YVR from the C-Pier!


Training for the fire crews? I don't know!