As many as 70 people slept at the Victoria International Airport Sunday night after most flights were cancelled because of the snowstorm.
Nearby hotels, like the Travelodge and the Sidney Waterfront Inn, were at capacity after many last-minute bookings.
Multiple flights are delayed or cancelled. Roads are very slippery.
If you are driving to the airport please exercise extreme caution and give yourself extra time.
Check our website for latest arrival and departure updates and contact the airline if n… https://t.co/TQZDsfmNp9 pic.twitter.com/zVAu4YzNMW— Victoria Int Airport (@Fly_YYJ) February 11, 2019
Some Monday morning flight arrivals were delayed, while a number of early-morning departures were cancelled altogether.
Airport authority spokesperson Rod Hunchak said Monday the airport’s main runway is open and planes are able to land and take off safely. Crews started working to clear the runway during the night.
“It’s busy in the terminal, but there’s no excessive lineups,” Hunchak said. “The airlines are processing people as best they can.”
With 10-15 additional centimetres of snow expected to fall before Tuesday morning, Hunchak said more delays are possible. He asked travellers to check the airport website for updates and contact their airline regarding any cancellations.
“Give yourself plenty of time to get here.”
Flights continue to be impacted by the weather. Please check the status of your flight on our website at victoriaairport,com or with your airline. Thank you.
— Victoria Int Airport (@Fly_YYJ) February 11, 2019
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