Smoke, ash from Russian volcano may delay Vancouver flights
Photograph by: NASA Observatory, earthobservatory.nasa.gov
VANCOUVER — Asia-bound flights leaving Vancouver International Airport might be delayed or cancelled in the next few days because of smoke and ash from a volcano in the north Pacific.
Airlines that might be affected are Air Canada, Air China and China Eastern out of the Vancouver airport.
Air Canada said in a release Monday that volcanic activity at Sarychev Peak, a remote volcano in Russia's central Kuril Islands, is the source of the trouble.
Delays or cancellations are possible for the next several days to major Asian destinations including Tokyo, Seoul, Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong.
Flights originating in Toronto should see "minimal" delays, said Air Canada in a news release.
Passengers should check with their airline for updated flight information and check www.aircanada.com or www.yvr.ca for updates on the situation. (Air Canada toll free info line: 1-888-422-7533.)
