YVR News

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YVR serves more than 125 …

Salamat po! Thank you! Celebrating a year of direct flights from YVR to MNL

April

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“When I learned Air Canada was starting …

YVR hosts Cathay Pacific’s Gallery in the Skies in Airline’s 80th Anniversary Celebration

March

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When Cathay Pacific’s Boeing 777-300ER …

YVR emergency exercise took place on September 15

September

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Vancouver International Airport (YVR) conducted its annual full-scale emergency exercise on September 15 to test and strengthen emergency response capabilities across the airport community.

Safety is YVR’s top priority …

“I was waiting for the words ‘exercise, exercise’, but they didn’t come”: YVR employees remember 9/11, 25 years later

September

| 14:44 America/Los_Angeles

For those working at YVR on September 11, 2001, there was no watching history unfold from a distance. With U.S. airspace closed and dozens of flights diverted to Vancouver, 8,500 stranded passengers filled the terminals on top of thousands …

Labour Day travel expected to cap off a strong summer season at YVR

September

| 14:41 America/Los_Angeles

With many travellers making the most of the end of summer and getting ready for a return to fall routines, Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is preparing for what is expected to be a busy Labour Day long weekend wrapping up a strong …

Learn about Indigenous culture at YVR

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Vancouver International Airport is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Musqueam people. Musqueam have been stewards of this land since time immemorial—fishing, hunting, trapping and gathering, maintaining strong …

Layover at YVR? 10 things to do nearby before your flight

| 16:55 America/Los_Angeles

If you’ve arrived at YVR with plenty of time before departure, here’s how you can explore North America’s #1 Airport in 2026 as voted by Skytrax.

Looking to store your luggage while you wait? You can pre-book up to 24 …

Treat yourself: 9 things to make your travel day at YVR feel special

| 16:54 America/Los_Angeles

There’s nothing like picking up a treat at the airport to remind you you’re on holiday. Whether you’re looking for a small bite to enjoy while you wait for your flight, something to entertain you on board, or something to remember your trip by, …

2026 South Airfield Maintenance and Construction Projects

Throughout 2026, YVR is conducting a series of construction and maintenance projects to continually improve and modernize our airport, including our south airfield. Travellers and nearby communities may notice temporary changes to runway …

Sea Island Climate Resilience Project

The Sea Island Climate Resilience Project is a proactive solution to address climate-related challenges, including implications of rising sea levels and increased risk of flooding. The project will see YVR upgrade the dike and drainage …

News Releases

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YVR Statement on expanded air transport agreement between Canada and Vietnam

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YVR hosts Hope Air’s fourth annual Haul for Hope event to raise funds for Canadians to access vital healthcare

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Vancouver Airport Authority Welcomes Peter Blake as Board Chair Following Planned Leadership Transition

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Vancouver Airport Authority’s AA (low) Credit Rating, Strong Financial Position, Reaffirmed by Morningstar DBRS

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Vancouver International Airport further grows jobs and economic impact, sets course to double cargo volumes over next five years

Mar

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YVR recognized as Best Airport in North America for record 15th year, 10th Best Airport in the World

Mar

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YVR’s Strong Financial Performance Recognized With Highest Credit Rating Amongst Canadian Airports

Feb

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YVR breaks all-time cargo and passenger records in 2025

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YVR celebrates new non-stop service to Costa Rica

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YVR and Quest raise $46,761 for British Columbians to purchase meals this holiday season

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YVR launches AI-powered innovation to optimize the aircraft turnaround process

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Accessibility takes flight at YVR Autism Aviation Day

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YVR President and CEO Tamara Vrooman Recognized as Canadian Business Leader of the Year by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce

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Hope Air’s third annual Haul for Hope event at YVR raises funds to help Canadians access vital healthcare

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Vancouver Airport Authority’s AA (low) Credit Rating Reaffirmed by Morningstar DBRS with Stable Trends

Aug

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Vancouver Airport Authority’s AA- Credit Rating Reaffirmed by S&P Global Ratings with Positive Outlook

Jul

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YVR celebrates additional Asia-Pacific connections with inaugural T’way flight to Seoul

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YVR unveils new Vancouver Duty Free shops

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YVR voted Best Airport in North America

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YVR announces White Spot set to open at the airport

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Inaugural flight to Manila with Air Canada takes off from YVR

Feb

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YVR marks second-highest passenger count in airport history, breaks cargo record in 2024

Feb

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YVR welcomes Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025

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YVR and Quest surpass holiday hamper drive goals

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Rise in passengers, cargo, and new routes confirm YVR’s role as economic engine for B.C.

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North Runway Modernization Program launches spring 2025

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YVR and Metro Vancouver Announce Re-Aligned Ferguson Road Officially Open

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YVR’s strong credit ratings reaffirmed by S&P Global and Morningstar DBRS, with S&P revising outlook to positive

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YVR conducts airport-wide emergency training exercise

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Second annual Haul for Hope at YVR raises vital funds for Canadians needing to travel for critical medical care

Jul

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YVR convenes Energy Advisory Council

Jun

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YVR releases Year One Progress Report on Accessibility

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Hula Poké lands at Vancouver International Airport

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Nearly 200 “Learn to Fly” during YVR Autism Aviation Days

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YVR and PAFN reimagine travel for neurodiverse families

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Statement from the Vancouver Airport Authority regarding its Living Wage Policy and UNITE HERE Local 40 negotiations with SSP Canada

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YVR reclaims top spot as Best Airport in North America

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YVR and Living Wage for Families BC to host Living Wage Seminars for employers

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YVR welcomes non-stop Singapore flight as Air Canada expands trans-Pacific service

Mar

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Province, YVR work together to support good jobs, fight pollution

Jan

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YVR welcomes funding to increase cargo and supply chain capacity for the region

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YVR and Quest Outreach Society prepare 1500 hampers during 13th Annual Holiday Hamper Drive

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YVR is Winter Ready: Safely and Reliably Connecting B.C. to the World

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YVR welcomes government funding for low-carbon hot water system

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nə́c̓amət ct “We are one”: YVR and Native Education College join hands in historic partnership

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The beginning of hydrogen infrastructure at Canadian airports

| 13:28 America/Los_Angeles

Airbus, ZeroAvia, Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to study the feasibility of hydrogen …

YVR's Accessibility Survey: Shaping a More Inclusive Airport Experience

February

| 12:31 America/Los_Angeles

We're introducing our new online accessibility survey, designed to gather feedback from individuals with disabilities based on their experiences at YVR over the past three years.

YVR's Data Guardians: Unparalleled Data Protection

January