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>> Vancouver International Airport is "ready" for the launch of rideshare
The head of Vancouver International Airport (YVR) says he wants the long lines and waits for a taxi on the curbside of the terminal building to be a thing of the past. During his address to the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade on Tuesday, Craig Richmond, President and CEO of Vancouver Airport Authority, said the airport is “ready” for rideshare and has already identified places on the curbside for the drop-off and pick-up areas for ride-hailing vehicles.

>> San Francisco flight delays ease as runway construction continues
Flight delays and cancellations at San Francisco International Airport are expected to continue through next week because of construction on its busiest runway, but the good news is that the project, which was to be completed Sept. 27, is two days ahead of schedule.

>> On-demand 'Baggage Nanny' service lands at San Diego International Airport
A San Diego-based startup that serves as a “nanny” for luggage belonging to travelers heading in and out of the San Diego International Airport is now up and running at Terminal 1, with plans to land in other cities, too. “Baggage Nanny” is an on-demand baggage pickup, storage and delivery service that aims to help travelers enjoy every minute of their vacation – even if a traveler lands early or experiences delays.

>> Food delivery apps grow in popularity at Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport
Passengers awaiting their flights at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport can get food delivered by simply tapping on their smartphone. Two airport dining-related apps are now in use at MSP’s Terminal 1, or the Lindbergh terminal, according to agreements signed with the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC).

>> Video shows moment small plane crashes, narrowly misses man, at Boca Raton Airport
A new video shows the moment a plane crashed at the Boca Raton Airport. A surveillance camera at Reliable Jet Maintenance captured Wednesday morning’s crash. The video shows the plane sliding along the ground, its wings slicing through a fence separating a parking lot from the hangar. As the plane falls apart, a man next to the fence takes a few steps to get out of the way.

>> Drone campaign fails to halt Heathrow flights
London Heathrow Airport remained fully operational Sept. 13 despite attempts by climate change activists to disrupt flights by flying small unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) within the airport’s exclusion zone.

>> Sonoma County airport reports record high in August for airline passengers served
It’s been a banner summer for Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport, thanks to new routes and extended service from the airlines serving it. The regional airport reported Friday that it reached a new monthly high, as airlines served 51,831 passengers in Santa Rosa in August. That number represents a 13.8% increase from August 2018.

>> McCarran International Airport officially kick-starts Mexican Independence weekend celebrations
Mexico annually ranks as the second-largest source of international visitors to Las Vegas, and McCarran International Airport did not hold back in their efforts to show appreciation to Mexican nationals as they kicked-off Mexican Independence Day celebrations also known as El Grito.