Vancouver Airport

• Vancouver International Airport jet fuel workers issue strike notice

  The workers responsible for transporting jet fuel to Vancouver International Airport have issued strike notice that would allow them to walk off the job Tuesday morning.

  Canada

  Dec 8
  
• Dense fog shrouds Metro Vancouver, cancelling some flights out of YVR

  Environment Canada said a fog advisory is in effect for the Greater Vancouver area, as well as the Fraser Valley, Sunshine Coast and eastern Vancouver Island.

  Weather

  Dec 5
  
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• Short-term parking fees get big bump at Vancouver International Airport

  Last week, the airport made the first half-hour of parking free at its main parkade, but prices after that have gone up to $14 per half-hour, to a maximum of $65 per day.

  Consumer

  Nov 21
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• Philippine Airlines makes emergency landing at YVR but issue remains unclear

  A Boeing 777-300, belonging to Phillippine Airlines bound for Manila left an hour late but eventually turned back over Northern Vancouver Island.

  Lifestyle

  Nov 18
• Self-driving pods to offer mobility autonomy at Vancouver International Airport

  YVR is partnering with A&K Robotics, which is a company founded by three UBC graduates, to introduce new, self-driving pods to help people with mobility issues.

  Tech

  Jul 25
• Eels on a plane: Slippery specimens escape aircraft at Vancouver airport

  Workers unloading cargo at Vancouver International Airport encountered a slippery situation Sunday when a container of live eels spilled on the ground. The eels were recovered.

  Canada

  Jul 10
• Seeking ‘living wage,’ foodservice workers stage strike at Vancouver airport

  The union representing food service workers at Vancouver International Airport says more than 200 have walked off the job to push for higher wages.

  Jun 27
• First-of-its-kind inclusive cafe opens at Vancouver International Airport

  A new, first-of-its-kind inclusive cafe has opened at the Vancouver International Airport, staffed with people from across the disability community.

  Perspectives

  Oct 30, 2023
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• Caught on video: Sparks fly during Vancouver airport emergency landing

  The video shows the small aircraft hit the runway, shooting sparks and smoke from the front landing gear area.

  Canada

  Jul 23, 2023
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• YVR delays due to ‘constraints experienced in air navigation system’

  “We are working with our partners at NAV Canada and the airlines to get you on your way as safely and as quickly as possible,” an airport spokesperson said in an email.

  Traffic

  Jun 24, 2023