National

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

Prev Next

MORE National ARTICLES

Vancouver To Help Homeowners Become Landlords In Leadup To Empty Homes Tax

Vancouver wants to make it easier for homeowners to become landlords ahead of an empty homes tax designed to put more properties on the rental market.

Vancouver To Help Homeowners Become Landlords In Leadup To Empty Homes Tax

Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson's National Profile On The Rise In Pipeline Debate

While a litany of local politicians, First Nations and environmental groups have come out in opposition to Trans Mountain, some observers predict Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson will emerge as a key figure in the fight to block the $6.8-billion initiative.

Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson's National Profile On The Rise In Pipeline Debate

Tory Hopefuls Chong And Deepak Obhrai Denounce Chants Of 'Lock Her Up' Aimed At Notley

Conservative MP Michael Chong says that while the right to free speech must always be defended, it must also be used responsibly.

Tory Hopefuls Chong And Deepak Obhrai Denounce Chants Of 'Lock Her Up' Aimed At Notley

University Class Takes On Case Of B.C. Woman Stripped Of Citizenship

SQUAMISH, B.C. — A group of university students in Squamish, B.C., is hoping their school work will help change the life of a woman whose Canadian citizenship was stripped under a little-known policy.

University Class Takes On Case Of B.C. Woman Stripped Of Citizenship

Suspect In Fatal Montreal Carjacking Under Arrest And Being Questioned

MONTREAL — A 21-year-old suspect in an overnight carjacking and double shooting that left a woman dead in Montreal is being questioned by investigators, police said Monday.

Suspect In Fatal Montreal Carjacking Under Arrest And Being Questioned

Newfoundland Veteran Under Arrest In Northern Iraq: Published Report

The mother of a former Canadian soldier says she believes he has been arrested in northern Iraq while taking part in what she called a humanitarian mission.