Dear Editor,
Re: “YVR unveils net zero plan,” Business, Oct. 14.
Regarding YVR’s zero emissions plan, I beg to differ on their position.
I worked at YVR for 39 years for one of the major airlines.
In 1996, the north runway was opened, but for takeoffs only?
I watched hundreds of times as a long lineup of up to a dozen aircraft waited for takeoff clearance.
All these aircraft were unnecessarily burning copious amounts of fuel while waiting.
Meanwhile, the mega million dollar north runway was severely under-utilized due to YVR’s landings only rule.
How YVR can preach its zero emissions policy never ceases to amaze me, do people actually believe their line of bull? What other airport in the world would under utilize a runway in this manner.
YVR never fails to pat itself on the back for all its “accomplishments.” I certainly do not see it that way.
Bruce Tittle
RICHMOND
