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YVR passengers warned to leave extra travel time due to planned climate protest

Passengers heading to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) on Monday afternoon are being encouraged to plan ahead and leave extra travel time because a protest is planned in the area around the airport.

RCMP say detours and delays are possible once protest begins

Activists with Extinction Rebellion block a portion of Grant McConachie Way on Monday, disrupting traffic to Vancouver International Airport. (Rafferty Baker/CBC)

Passengers heading to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) on Monday afternoon are being encouraged to plan ahead and leave extra travel time because a protest is planned in the area around the airport.

The Extinction Rebellion activist group is planning a demonstration "to disrupt airport access" at 4:30 p.m. PT.

"The federal governmentneeds to immediately end subsidies for fossilfuels and we think that this is one of the ways in which we really force the government to pay attention," saidZain Haq, an organizer with Extinction Rebellion.

Zain Haq, organizer with Extinction Rebellion, said the group plans to disrupt traffic to and from YVR on Monday. (Rafferty Baker/CBC)

A statement from RCMPearly Monday said traffic detours and delays will be apossibility.Travellers looking to catch departing flights should be sure to leave plenty of time ahead of their scheduled flights.

Drivers are encouraged to watch for pedestrian traffic and additional signage in the area of Templeton Street and Grant McConnachie Way.

"Additional resources will be in the area today, and we will be working with organizers on scene to ensure that all protest activity is carried out safely, in accordance with federal and provincial laws, and does not interfere with public safety operations in or around the airport," RCMP said.

In its own statement, YVRechoed advice for those driving to leave early. It also said those planning to park can reserve a spot in advance online. The airport authority also recommended the Canada Line as another way to get to the airport.