We're committed to your well-being
Travelling with Children – Before the Airport
Let's pretend we're going on the plane and play some fun games together.
Travelling with Children – At the Airport
Reinforce positive behaviour will help create a confident flyer.
Travelling with Children – During the Flight
Talking about what's going to happen during the flight takes all the guesswork away.
CMHA’s plane truth
Additional reading to help you travel with ease.
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Flying Phobia: What is it?
Do airports make you feel anxious? Does the thought of getting on a plane make you think twice about going on vacation or visiting friends far away? If so, you’re not alone.
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The full story on turbulence
Turbulence is just some sort of change in the air around your plane. Air isn’t nothingness; it’s a fluid, like water.
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Don’t let uncertainty ruin your trip
For many people, a lot of stress around travel comes down to uncertainty. Will I make my flight?
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More about mental health & CMHA
Find a wealth of information, access help, donate or join us in speaking up for better mental health and addictions services.
Colour calm
In or out of the lines.
YVR has collaborated with the Canadian Mental Health Association to create an on-the-go colouring book to help you relax when travelling.
YVR is here to help
At YVR, we strive to offer a positive experience to all travellers who visit our airport. Universal access is a fundamental component of customer care at YVR. We look at all aspects of the airport travel, experience from how we design the airport terminal to the customer care services that we provide. We want everyone to be able to fly comfortably through YVR and are committed to providing the best possible airport environment for customers of all abilities.
Here are a few of the ways we’ve kept your well-being in mind:
Navigating YVR
Mobility, hearing, and vision loss friendly environments
Customer Care Volunteers
Customer Care Counters
Ambassador Dogs