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North America's best airports for 2025 were just revealed, and one Canadian airport stood out among the rest. Spoiler alert: It wasn't Toronto Pearson that climbed to the top of the ranking.

Vancouverites seem to have an advantage when it comes to smooth air travel, with YVR ranking as the best in Canada and among the top in North America.

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If you've flown through an airport like Toronto Pearson, Vancouver or Calgary recently, you probably have opinions about the best — and worst — Canadian airports, and now, there's a national ranking to back them up.

The 2025 edition of J.D. Power's North America Airport Satisfaction Study just dropped, revealing how travellers really feel about Canada's busiest airports.

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If you've ever waited at baggage claim wondering if your suitcase took a detour, you're not alone, and in a new report just revealed that in Canada, there's one airport where it's more likely to happen — and surprisingly, it's not Toronto Pearson.

A new report from AirAdvisor analyzed some of the world's busiest airports, looking at everything from passenger volumes and lost luggage searches to Google reviews, ratings, and even how far you have to trek from the gate to baggage claim.

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The best airports in the world for 2025 were just revealed, and a Canadian one took the top spot in all of North America.

Vancouverites have something new to brag about: YVR ranked the highest in North America, beating out its fellow Canadian airports, Toronto Pearson and Montréal–Trudeau.

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Spring break is just around the corner, and that means Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is about to get busier. But while you're focused on catching your flight, your luggage is about to embark on its own adventure behind the scenes.

YVR recently shared a fascinating video on Instagram, giving travellers a glimpse into the intricate journey their bags take after check-in. While you only see your suitcase appear (hopefully) on the carousel at your destination, there's an entire underground network working to get it there.

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