Bad news: What with the near-calamity in the skies over Michigan on Christmas Eve, travellers passing through Vancouver International Airport are getting lots of practice in the virtue of patience.

Good news: YVR is now active on Twitter. You can follow @YVRAirport for news and updates.

Plan to arrive extra early for your flight–and use the extra time as an excuse to check out the terrific new public observation area at YVR.