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Vancouver (YVR) Flight Delays

A YVR delay or cancellation can qualify when it was fully within the operating airline's control, was not required for safety, was announced 14 days or less before departure, and caused a final-arrival delay of at least three hours.

Depending on airline size and arrival delay, APPR compensation ranges from $125 to $1,000 CAD per passenger. The airline's reason and your final arrival time are essential claim evidence.

Disruption Length*Compensation Range
3 to under 6 hours late$125–$400 CAD
6 to under 9 hours late$250–$700 CAD
9 hours or more late$500–$1,000 CAD

*Disruption length is scheduled vs actual arrival at your final destination — not gate wait time. Compensation does not include expense reimbursement (meals, hotel), which may be owed in addition.

Airport Disruptions From the Last Week.

In the last 7 days, 77 tracked Vancouver International Airport flights met the three-hour arrival threshold. Their potential APPR compensation bands total $33,325. Across all tracked disruptions, that represents 448 total delay hours and 0 cancellations requiring individual review. Final eligibility still depends on the cause of each disruption.

Vancouver International Airport · Disruptions

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Flight Date
Scheduled
Airline
Flight
From
To
Delay
Aug 2302:15Flair AirlinesF8824VancouverEdmonton4h 47mSee if you're owed up to $125Aug 23, flight F8824 from Vancouver to Edmonton, scheduled 02:15, delay 4h 47m. See if you're owed up to $125. Start a claim for this flight.
Aug 2323:55Flair AirlinesF8807CalgaryVancouver4h 45mSee if you're owed up to $125Aug 23, flight F8807 from Calgary to Vancouver, scheduled 23:55, delay 4h 45m. See if you're owed up to $125. Start a claim for this flight.
Aug 2323:44Air Canada ExpressQK8348Prince GeorgeVancouver4h 45mSee if you're owed up to $400Aug 23, flight QK8348 from Prince George to Vancouver, scheduled 23:44, delay 4h 45m. See if you're owed up to $400. Start a claim for this flight.
Aug 2322:55HXHX81VancouverHong Kong3h 9mStart ClaimAug 23, flight HX81 from Vancouver to Hong Kong, scheduled 22:55, delay 3h 9m. Start a claim for this flight.
Aug 2321:49Air Canada ExpressQK8343VancouverPrince George4h 0mSee if you're owed up to $400Aug 23, flight QK8343 from Vancouver to Prince George, scheduled 21:49, delay 4h 0m. See if you're owed up to $400. Start a claim for this flight.
Last Updated Aug 24, 2026, 1:00 p.m. UTC

Recent YVR Delays and Cancellations

The board below shows Vancouver International flights that TripFix recorded as delayed at least three hours or cancelled during the previous seven days. It is historical claim-research data, not live operational guidance.

A listing confirms that a disruption occurred, but it does not establish why it happened or whether compensation is owed. Always confirm current flight status with the airline or Vancouver International.

Can a Vancouver Airport Delay Qualify?

The operating airline—not the airport—handles APPR claims. Qualifying causes can include crew, scheduling, or other operational problems within the airline's control and not required for safety.

Weather, air-traffic control, airport-system problems, and safety-related disruptions generally do not qualify for cash. A missed connection can still qualify when the triggering delay meets the rules and leaves you 3+ hours late at the final destination.

Meals, Hotels, and Rebooking at YVR

If the disruption is within the airline's control, including for safety, assistance may apply after a two-hour wait when notice was given less than 12 hours before departure. This can include food, communication, and overnight accommodation with transportation.

Rebooking and refund rights are separate and may apply even when cash compensation does not. Ask the airline for options before paying out of pocket and keep every receipt.

What to Save After a YVR Disruption

  • Your booking confirmation or original itinerary
  • Boarding passes and replacement-flight details
  • The scheduled and actual final-arrival times
  • Airline messages explaining the disruption
  • Receipts for meals, hotels, and transportation

How TripFix Intake Works

Start your claim with TripFix by telling Goose what happened and uploading your booking confirmation or itinerary. Goose checks available flight records, gathers the claim facts, provides a preliminary estimate, and prepares a claim brief for you to review. The completed file is then submitted to TripFix for human review.

Not Sure If You Qualify?

Start with TripFix by telling Goose what happened and uploading your booking confirmation or itinerary. Goose checks available flight records and prepares a claim brief for you to review. Starting and assessment are free; if your claim proceeds, there is no fee unless compensation is recovered.

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