Passengers were switched off two Air Canada flights after one of the planes clipped the wing of another plane while being pushed back from the gate. The incident involved an Air Canada Rouge Airbus A319 and a Jazz Air Canada Express Q400. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported among passengers or ground staff. YVR Fire and Rescue responded promptly to the situation. Both flights affected by the incident will continue to their final destinations on alternative aircraft, but with a delay of several hours.
In other news, Vancouver Airport recently debuted a new customer assistance tool. The article includes a video showcasing this tool, which can be watched at the provided link.
The article also briefly mentions two trending stories titled “UBC study: What happens when you give homeless people $7,500?” and “Family vlogger Ruby Franke arrested after malnourished son escapes home.” Readers can click on the links to find more information about these stories.
To conclude, the incident at the gate did not result in any injuries, and both flights affected will continue to their destinations after a delay. Vancouver Airport’s new customer assistance tool is also highlighted in the article, along with two trending news stories.