YVR

• Minor flight delays at YVR after strong gas smell detected in domestic terminal

  Officials at Vancouver Airport (YVR) confirmed there is a strong gas smell throughout parts of the domestic terminal and Richmond RCMP and Fire and Rescue Services were called in.

  Canada

  Oct 15
  
• Video shows moment suspect arrested at YVR for alleged hijacking of small plane

  Richmond RCMP said they initially received a report at 1:10 p.m. on Tuesday that a Cessna 172, a small passenger aircraft, had been hijacked from the Vancouver Island area.

  Canada

  Jul 16
  
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• ‘Hijacked’ plane from Vancouver Island prompts security incident at YVR

  Vancouver airport said, "Shortly before 1:30 p.m. this afternoon, a security incident involving a small private aircraft in the airspace near YVR prompted a temporary ground stop."

  Canada

  Jul 15
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• Delta plane crash impacting flights at YVR connected to Toronto’s Pearson airport

  Staff at YVR said that while departures and arrivals at Pearson resumed following the crash, the situation will continue to impact flights connected to Toronto.

  Canada

  Feb 18
• 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, 2024
• 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, 2024
• Busy long weekend travel expected in B.C.’s South Coast

  Easter long weekend is always a busy time from taking a plane to a ferry, many will be travelling for their long weekends in B.C.'s South Coast.

  Canada

  Mar 28, 2024
• Food workers at YVR approve potential strike, seek Metro Vancouver living wage

  Unionized food service workers at Vancouver International Airport have voted in favour of taking job action as wages fall behind the rising cost of living.

  Canada

  Mar 15, 2024
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• Vancouver Airport flights delayed, cancelled as winter storm pummels region

  All travellers are being urged to check with airlines about the status of their flights before heading to the airport as dozens of trips have been cancelled or delayed.

  Traffic

  Jan 17, 2024
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• Vancouver Canucks plane briefly veers off taxiway at YVR as team comes home

  A bizarre incident at YVR took place Monday night after the charter plane carrying the Vancouver Canucks home from Columbus briefly got stuck in a patch of grass.

  Canada

  Jan 16, 2024