YVR apologizes after massive airport delays Sunday

YVR apologizes after massive airport delays Sunday

August 29, 2022 9:40 pm PST.

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is apologizing to travellers after severe delays on Sunday due to security staff shortages. Airport administration says there were 17 screening lines open, when usually it’s more like 20 or even 23 on a typical Sunday.

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