Media Advisory - Vancouver Airport Authority, US Customs and Border Patrol Launch New Initiative at Vancouver International Airport

RICHMOND, BC, May 6, 2013 /CNW/ - Tomorrow, Tuesday, May 7, Vancouver Airport Authority and U.S. Customs and Border Protection will launch a first-of-its-kind initiative at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to streamline the travel process from international destinations to the United States.  This partnership between an airport and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will significantly improve efficiency and is an example of technological innovation and the willingness to change the way business is done in order to enhance passenger experience.  Media are invited to attend the exclusive launch of this program and will be given a demonstration of how the new program will operate for U.S. passport holders passing through CBP preclearance.

WHEN:	Tuesday, May 7, 2013; 9:20 a.m. -10:45 a.m.
	9:20 a.m. - 9:40 a.m.	Media registration at Haida Gwaii statue
	9:45 a.m.	Media escorted post-security
	10:00 a.m.	Media event begins
	10:30 a.m.	Photo opp
WHERE:	Vancouver International Airport, International Terminal, Departures Level 3
	3211 Grant McConachie Way, Richmond, B.C.
PARKING:	Short-term parkade, level 2 or 3; parking passes will be available at media sign-in table

RSVP: This event has limited access due to security restrictions.  Media wishing to attend must RSVP with name, outlet and title by Monday, May 6, at 2:00 p.m to [email protected].  Media who have not received confirmation of RSVP spot will be unable to attend.  All media must present government-issued photo identification provided upon registration.

About Vancouver Airport Authority
Vancouver Airport Authority is a community-based, not-for-profit organization that manages Vancouver International Airport (YVR). Canada's second busiest airport, YVR served 17.6 million passengers in 2012, facilitated 261,000 takeoffs and landings and handled 227,000 tonnes of cargo. Sixty-eight airlines serve YVR, connecting people and businesses to more than 120 destinations worldwide. Vancouver Airport Authority is a dedicated community partner and in 2012, donated over $650,000 to community organizations. We are committed to creating an airport that British Columbia can be proud of: a premier global gateway, local economic generator and community contributor.

About U.S. Customs and Border Protection
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is the unified border agency within the Department of Homeland Security charged with the management, control and protection of our nation's borders at and between official ports of entry. CBP is charged with keeping terrorists and terrorist weapons out of the country while enforcing hundreds of U.S. laws. 

 

SOURCE: Vancouver Airport Authority

Vancouver Airport Authority
604.880.9815
[email protected]
www.yvr.ca; Twitter: @yvrairport 

U.S. Customs and Border Protection
206.553.6944 x1936
[email protected]
www.cbp.gov; Twitter: @customsborder