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Baggage System Issue At Vancouver International Airport Due Causes Long Lines, Delays

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 01 Apr, 2017 12:15 PM

Airport officials in Vancouver are urging people to check flight information if they're planning to travel to the United States.

A problem with the baggage system has resulted in "minor delays", according to YVR's Twitter feed.

Delays for outbound US travellers today at YVR due to baggage system issue. We apologize for the wait & thank everyone for their patience.
— Vancouver Airport (@yvrairport) April 1, 2017

The airport has apologized for the wait and encouraged travellers to go to yvr.ca for more information.

Many passengers travelling to the U.S. took to social media to complain of long lines to drop off luggage.

@yvrairport waiting on our plane for approx 100 people that are still in a luggage line. I hope they serve us beer soon.
— Michelle Hastie (@TheMeeshest) April 1, 2017

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