Kelowna International Airport takes part in Canadian Safety Week

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Kelowna International Airport is celebrating Canadian Airport Safety Week which started on Monday.

YLW, along with 16 other airports across Canada, kicked off CASW, an airport-led initiative to promote healthy and safe work practices among airport employees.

“YLW has always focused on ensuring safety for everyone who enters the terminal or steps onto the airfield. Throughout COVID 19, it has been more important than ever to continue to expand safety measures at YLW in new and innovative ways,” said Sam Samaddar, Airport Director.

“We continue to be among the top ten busiest airports throughout the pandemic, and safety measures taken by airport staff are key to ensuring travellers feel confident in returning to air travel through YLW.”

Airport staff will have the opportunity to take part in virtual safety-themed activities and events from September 27 to October 1.

“Airport safety affects everyone, whether you are a passenger or airport employee,” said CAC president Daniel-Robert Gooch. “Canada’s airports have made significant investments over the years in their infrastructure, including safety-related airside projects, to ensure all workers and passengers are safe.”

YLW has made significant investments to its infrastructure to keep workers and passengers safe. COVID-19 has presented a challenge for passenger safety and travellers are reminded to monitor for signs of illness, postpone travelling if feeling sick and avoid coming to the airport if unwell.