Celebrating the heart of YVR on Airport Workers Day

On Wednesday, June 25, we joined airports across Canada to mark Airport Workers Day.  

At YVR, our airport came alive with celebration, gratitude, and community spirit as we recognized the 26,000 employees who keep our airport operating safely and efficiently, connecting B.C. proudly to the world every day.  

From Guest Experience to front-line agents, and baggage handlers to airfield maintenance, and food services to security screening, YVR’s workforce keeps the Best Airport in North America running 24/7, 365.  

Behind every take off, every touch down and every moment in between are thousands of dedicated individuals who are moving what matters at YVR—connecting the flow of ideas, experiences, investment, people and goods and powers our ability to serve our community and the economy that supports it. This includes serving more than 26 million passengers in 2024, connecting them to 120 destinations worldwide, and supporting supply Canada’s supply chain with 339,000 tonnes of cargo.  

Airport Workers Day was established through the Canadian Airports Council (CAC). This year, the CAC continued the celebration by presenting eight national awards to outstanding airport workers across the country. YVR’s very own Vivian Chan, Manager, Airport Capacity, received the Industry Champion Award.  

During a ceremony at YVR, we were joined by Councillor Alec Guerin from Musqueam, MP Parm Bains, MP Wade Grant, MP Chak Au, and Councillor Andy Hobbs, whose words of appreciation underscored the vital role of airport workers. Festivities continued, with more than 1,000 ice cream sandwiches distributed to workers in the terminal and an ice cream truck stationed airside.  

Thank you to our airport workers at YVR and across the country.