YVR using ‘all available staff’ amid snow delays, busy travel season
Posted December 19, 2022 11:45 am.
Last Updated December 19, 2022 11:48 am.
As a blast of winter coincides with the busy holiday travel season, Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is dealing with delays and other issues.
In a series of tweets, the airport says it is looking to “operate at the highest safety standards,” as a snowfall warning has been issued for much of the Lower Mainland.
Winter Weather Update: Travel continues to be delayed at YVR as we work to operate at the highest safety standards. Travellers are reminded to check latest flight details at https://t.co/pk0JCqHaJI or with their airline before coming to the airport.
— YVR (@yvrairport) December 19, 2022
The airport says teams are working with “many partners” to clear snow and ice from taxiways and runways, as well as de-icing aircraft.
“We have mobilized all available staff — our teams are stationed throughout the terminal to answer questions and even provide refreshments for travellers,” the airport tweeted.
YVR says there may be flight delays and cancellations as a result of the conditions, advising people to check the latest details of their flights on their website.
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The airport came out with a warning Sunday when the snow began to fall that flights may be delayed. As of Monday morning, the website showed numerous flights being delayed.
One person on Twitter shared that their flight to Mexico was delayed three hours on Sunday.
Somethig wrong in our flight to Puerto Vallarta, more than 3hours delayed @AirCanada @yvrairport pic.twitter.com/np2UxeywBi
— Xavier (@barrademig) December 18, 2022
Air Canada has sent out advisories that flight times in Vancouver on Monday and Tuesday may be impacted by the snow.
Travel Alert – December 19: Vancouver (YVR). Details, Flight Status & rebook online. Change fees waived: https://t.co/nHI6tEwQo9
— Air Canada (@AirCanada) December 19, 2022
Much of B.C. will see cold, wintry conditions the whole week as an arctic outflow hits the province. In Metro Vancouver, up to 15 centimetres of snow is expected to fall by Tuesday, with temperatures staying below zero until the weekend.
Be sure to listen to CityNews 1130 for weather updates every 10 minutes.
–With files from Charlie Carey.
