Vancouver International Airport

• 10 people arrested at YVR after causing disruption, delaying departing flight

  Richmond RCMP said that officers were called on April 11 at approximately 7:30 a.m. about unruly passengers aboard a departing flight.

  Crime

  Apr 14
  
• Flights at YVR resume after air traffic controller shortage, but delays linger

  Nearly 100 flights were cancelled on Tuesday and 195 were delayed due to what YVR said were 'staffing constraints' at Nav Canada,

  Aug 27, 2025
  
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• Hijacking suspect in YVR stays quiet during recent court appearance

  Shaheer Cassim was arrested after being accused of threatening a flight instructor, seizing control of a Cessna plane and then flying it over YVR before landing on a runway.

  Crime

  Jul 22, 2025
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• Delays expected after overnight runway paving issue at Vancouver airport

  The airport said it was "operating with some reductions in capacity" on Friday, due to an "unforeseen equipment issue" with overnight paving work on its north runway.

  May 30, 2025
• Air traffic controller shortage leads to delays at Vancouver airport

  The agency that provides air traffic control for Canada's airports is warning travellers at Vancouver's airport of flight delays over what it says are "resource constraints."

  Apr 16, 2025
• 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, 2024
• Air Canada launches voluntary facial recognition system at Vancouver airport

  Travellers flying out of the Vancouver International Airport on Air Canada are now able to use their face as their ID.

  Consumer

  Dec 3, 2024
• 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, 2024
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• Autism awareness: Vancouver International Airport, Canucks network host ‘Learn to Fly’

  The goal the event Saturday at Vancouver International Airport was to increase accessibility and break down barriers for people who are on the autism spectrum.

  Canada

  May 4, 2024
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• Smooth sailing at YVR on airport’s busiest travel day of the year

  Despite being the busiest travel day of the year, traffic was flowing smoothly with passengers reporting little in the way of trouble at the Vancouver International Airport Friday.

  Canada

  Dec 22, 2023