Competition Bureau accuses YVR of restricting competition among airline caterers

By Kenny Mason

Posted September 29, 2016 11:24 am.

This article is more than 5 years old.

OTTAWA – The Competition Bureau is accusing the Vancouver Airport Authority of imposing restrictions which it says decreases competition among in-flight catering companies.

The regulator has applied to the Competition Tribunal for an order requiring the airport authority to open Vancouver International Airport, which has two full-service caterers, to greater competition.

The application followed an investigation by the bureau.

The airport authority says it’s disappointed by the bureau’s decision and will “vigorously defend” its right to determine how services are provided at the airport.

It says it doesn’t believe there’s adequate demand at the airport for additional providers.

The Vancouver Airport Authority is responsible for the management and operation of Vancouver International Airport, Canada’s second busiest airport with over 20-million passengers in 2015.

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