Turbulence at Vancouver airport over as air traffic control returns to full staffing
Global News
Earlier this week, Nav Canada warned of flight delays because it had implemented a temporary traffic management initiative at the Vancouver airport due to staff shortages.
After a challenging week that saw delays on more than 80 flights in and out of the Vancouver International Airport, the agency responsible for Canadian air traffic control says it has resumed normal operations at the facility.
Earlier this week, Nav Canada issued a warning about flight delays because it had implemented a temporary traffic management initiative at the Vancouver airport due to “personnel constraints” related to “unplanned absences.”
“Luckily, I think I have some flexibility, so I am not as concerned, but if I were going somewhere a little further abroad where I had a hotel or something, absolutely,” air traveller Kati Varga told Global News on Thursday when asked about possible delays.
“They should have proper staffing to run the airport smoothly, of course that’s important,” added Lisa Imlah.
“Hopefully they get it sorted out.”
Nav Canada, which employs about 2,500 air traffic controllers, has dealt with staffing crunches for years.
It says it plans to hire another 1,500 controllers by 2028, and earlier this year partnered with the world’s largest flight simulator company to train hundreds of new recruits.
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