Vancouver International Airport

• YVR study suggests rapid testing contributes to safer travel

  Researchers said the rapid COVID-19 tests took between 15 to 20 minutes to complete and led to minimal disruptions at the airport.

  Health

  Apr 20
• B.C. airline announces direct flights between Penticton and Vancouver

  Just days after Air Canada announced it was suspending operations in Penticton, Pacific Coastal Airlines says it will offer flights to Vancouver beginning Jan. 11.

  Canada

  Dec 12, 2020
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• Vancouver International Airport announces more layoffs as COVID-19 grounds airline industry

  YVR says it will begin by offering voluntary buyout packages to workers before cutting any staff.

  Apr 29, 2020
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• B.C. WestJet passenger says she wasn’t directly notified of coronavirus case

  On Tuesday, March 10 Barbara Szymczyk flew to the Okanagan, for work, on WestJet flight WS3326.

  Mar 17, 2020
• Winnipeg developers fighting to revamp Polo Park amid battle with airport

  A battle is brewing between two major developers and the city's airport authority -- and it's putting hundreds of millions of dollars at stake.

  Economy

  Feb 27, 2020
• Passenger on Air Canada flight to Vancouver is not a new case of COVID-19: B.C. officials

  The airline says it was advised by health authorities on Saturday about the passenger, who flew into Vancouver on Feb. 14.

  Health

  Feb 23, 2020
• YVR issues traffic warning to travellers, shoppers ahead of Boxing Day outlet sales

  The McArthurGlen Designer Outlet, which shares some road access with the airport, is holding its annual sales event on Dec. 26.

  Dec 23, 2019
• Heavy rains cause ‘significant’ flooding at Vancouver airport’s south terminal

  The airport said it is working to identify any passengers whose vehicles may have been damaged by water in the parking lot.

  Dec 14, 2019
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• YVR warns travellers of traffic chaos due to Black Friday sales at neighbouring outlet mall

  YVR says it expects delays throughout the weekend due to the annual sale at the McArthurGlen Designer Outlet.

  Nov 27, 2019
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• RCMP investigating after body in ‘advanced state’ of decay found near Vancouver airport

  A spokesperson for YVR said the body was discovered in the foreshore area of the island, which is secured with no public access.

  Oct 26, 2019