Officials at Vancouver International Airport say incoming inclement weather will most likely impact flights on Saturday.
“In collaboration with YVR, airlines have adjusted their schedules and cancelled a number of flights in and out of YVR, particularly during the evening hours, as well as delaying some flights until after the heaviest snowfall has passed,” YVR staff said in a release.
“This amounts to approximately 15 per cent of total flights.”
Passengers are strongly encouraged to check the status of their flights on their airline’s website or the flight information webpage before going to the airport.
“Our equipment and crews are already working to keep runways and taxiways clear,” airport staff said.
“Our de-icing facility is fully operational. Airlines have been asked to ensure full towing capacity during the snow event so that empty aircraft are not stuck at gates, preventing other planes from being able to de-plane passengers.
“YVR is also ensuring the ability to modify how we gate planes to optimize operations if necessary and keep passengers moving.”
The latest updates can be found on YVR’s Twitter page as well as its webpage.
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