Media Advisory - Air New Zealand and YVR Celebrate 10 Years of Connecting Travelers with Haka Performance on Tarmac

RICHMOND, BC, Nov. 1, 2017 /CNW/ - Today, Air New Zealand and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) are celebrating 10 years of flying between Vancouver and Auckland with a Haka performance on the tarmac. Media will be provided with an airside photo/video opportunity to capture the Maori performance alongside Air New Zealand's 777-200 aircraft, followed by interviews with airline and airport officials. Air New Zealand recently announced a 20% increase in services between Vancouver and Auckland from January – July 2018, giving travelers more flexibility when flying between Canada and New Zealand. The increase also underscores the popularity of the route, and the importance of the Canadian market to Air New Zealand.    

What:	Rare airfield access for media to capture the Haka performance on the tarmac, followed by interviews with airline and airport officials.
Who:	- Ms. Liz Fraser, Regional General Manager – Americas, Air New Zealand
	- Mr. Steve Hankinson, Vice President, Operations, Vancouver Airport Authority
When:	Wednesday, November 1, 2017
	2:00 p.m. – Media registration
	2:10 p.m. – Security screening and escorted airfield
	2:30 p.m. – Airside aircraft performance / photo & video opportunity
	Timing and location subject to change based on estimated aircraft arrival and weather.
Where:	Register at The Spirit of Haida Gwaii: The Jade Canoe statue, Departures Level 3, located near the food court in the International Terminal Building, YVR.
Parking:	Park in the short-term parkade on level 2 or 3. Parking passes will be available at the media registration table.
RSVP:	The airside component has limited access due to security restrictions. Media wishing to attend must RSVP with name, outlet and driver's licence number by Tuesday, October 31.
ID:	All media representatives must bring valid (not expired), government-issued photo ID to access the airfield.

SOURCE Vancouver Airport Authority