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When it comes to private jets, World Cup influx will pale next to Taylor Swift

Officials say seven World Cup matches will test airport capacity, but the private-jet surge is expected to stay below Taylor Swift’s 181-plane day.

  • Metro Vancouver airports are preparing for an increase in private jet arrivals during the FIFA World Cup starting next month.
  • Vancouver International Airport typically handles 15 to 25 private planes daily but expects a spike during the World Cup event.
  • The World Cup's private jet arrivals are not expected to match the 181 private planes that landed during Taylor Swift's Eras Tour in December 2024, according to Andy Margolis.
  • Alpha Aviation is planning extra plane parking and helicopter transfers to manage visitor traffic, using Taylor Swift's tour as the benchmark for private jet arrivals.
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When it comes to private jets, World Cup influx will pale next to Taylor Swift

VANCOUVER - Metro Vancouver airports are preparing for the arrival of world leaders, celebrities and the ultrarich in their private jets as they descend for the FIFA World Cup, which

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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Monday, May 11, 2026.
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