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Vancouver International Airport

Vancouver International Airport is Certified as a 4-Star Airport for facilities, terminal comfort and cleanliness, shopping, food & beverages, staff service, and security / immigration.

“Vancouver Airport provides an aesthetically appealing and excellent airport for passengers, and there is a strong theme of identity running through the interiors here. In addition, staff are warm and engaging with customers at all touch-points. Key concerns relate to long wait times for security screening and poor Business Class lounge provision.”

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Vancouver International Airport

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Vancouver International Airport

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Vancouver Airport Rating Analysis

Vancouver International Airport

Ground Transportation

Public Transport options

Distance to public transport

Airport taxi service

Car Rental

Security Screening

Screening guide signage

Waiting times

Service efficiency

Staff attitude and courtesy

Staff language skills

FastTrack security

Immigration Service

Waiting times - arrivals

Staff attitude and courtesy

Staff language skills

FastTrack immigration

Wayfinding & Signage

Ease of wayfinding - arrivals

Ease of wayfinding - transfer

Ease of wayfinding - departures

Clarity of signs & symbols

Signage language choices

FIDS : positioning in terminal

FIDS : clarity of display

Terminal maps

Airport "help" staff

Info / Help counter service

Arrival

Walking distances

Availability of toilets

Baggage hall facilities

Baggage delivery times

Baggage carts

Meet and greet facilities

Departure

Signage to check-in

Congestion around check-in

Queuing systems

Seating near check-in

Premium check-in facility

Signage to security / departures

Transfer

Walking distances

Signage to transfer areas

Transfer waiting area

Rest area for transfer customers

Ease of transfer process

Terminal Comfort

Congestion around terminal

Air temperature

Décor and condition

Seat availability

Seat types and comfort

Access to power / charging points

Cleanliness of seats

Cleanliness of washrooms

Cleanliness of public areas

PRM washrooms

Baby changing rooms

Terminal Facilities

Clarity of airport PA's

PA language translations

ATM availability

WiFi : ease of log-in

WiFi : free time allowance

Children's Play area

Quiet / relaxation areas

Hotel Fairmont Vancouver Airport

Other leisure facilities

Vending machines

Shopping Facilities

Selection of shops : landside

Selection of shops : airside

Choice of mid-price shops

Choice of luxury brands

Staff service in shops

Food & Beverage

Food and beverage choice : landside

Fast food choice : landside

International brands : landside

Food and beverage choice : airside

Fast food choice : airside

International brands : airside

Food and beverage : cleanliness

Food and beverage : prices

Food and beverage : staff service

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