British Columbia

Plan ahead, passengers: Jan. 6 is one of Vancouver airport's busiest days of the season

Staff say Dec. 20 and Jan. 6 are the two busiest days of the holiday season for the airport.

Around 90,000 people are expected to travel through the airport on Monday

Jan. 6 is one of the busiest days of the holiday season at YVR. (Tristan Le Rudulier/CBC)

As the holiday season comes to an end, staff at the Vancouver International Airport are asking passengers to plan ahead. Staff warn Jan. 6 is one of the busiest travel days of the season with more than 90,000 passengers expected on Monday. 

Staff at the airport say people travelling, as well as those picking up guests, should give themselves some extra time. Dec. 20 and Jan. 6 are the two busiest days of the holidays, according to the airport. 

YVR recommends travellers:

  • Confirm travel details in advance
  • Take winter weather into consideration
  • Check-in online to avoid lines
  • Print boarding pass at home
  • Pre-book airport parking through its website 
  • Allow extra time to check in and clear security