International Airport Review
Allen Yuarata
10 August 2026
Innovation in baggage doesn’t always start with new infrastructure. At Vancouver International Airport (YVR), the focus is on building a smarter, more resilient operation – combining new technology and data-driven teams to deliver reliable performance and elevate the passenger experience.
Baggage handling is entering a new phase. While automation and infrastructure remain important, the next generation of innovation is being shaped by intelligence, agility and collaboration. At Vancouver International Airport (YVR), this shift has guided how we think about the future of baggage operations.
Rather than focusing on a single transformation, our approach has been to build a resilient ecosystem, one that blends emerging technology, strong partnerships, and empowered operational teams. The objective is simple: create a predictable, reliable and resilient service...
