Thousands Of Travellers Stranded In Canada as Air Canada, WestJet, Jazz, Porter, PAL and Others Cancel 329 New Flights and Delay 360, Disrupting Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, Vancouver, Ottawa, Halifax, Quebec City, and More

Thousands of passengers stranded in Canada today as 689 cancellations and delays struck across Toronto Pearson (175 cancellations, 89 delays), Calgary (22 cancellations, 72 delays), Montreal–Trudeau (22 cancellations, 50 delays), Vancouver (11 cancellations, 52 delays), Ottawa (14 cancellations, 17 delays), Halifax (11 cancellations, 13 delays), Quebec City (9 cancellations, 18 delays), Regina (9 cancellations, 10 delays), St. John’s (17 cancellations, 1 delay), Thunder Bay (8 cancellations, 3 delays), Sudbury (7 cancellations), Edmonton (6 cancellations, 24 delays), and Toronto City Centre (18 cancellations, 11 delays) amid intense winter weather, as heavy snowfall and freezing rain disrupt flights at major airports such as Toronto, Montreal, and Calgary.
The most affected airline was Air Canada (118 cancellations, 58 delays), followed by WestJet (40 cancellations, 88 delays) and Jazz (67 cancellations, 41 delays). Other heavily impacted carriers included Porter Airlines (38 cancellations, 33 delays), WestJet Encore (12 cancellations, 28 delays), and PAL Airlines (19 cancellations, 12 delays).
Other airlines experiencing operational impact included Air Canada Rouge, Air Transat, Flair Airlines, Republic Airways, SkyWest, United, American Airlines, Korean Air, Air India, and Qantas. Affected cities include Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, Vancouver, Ottawa, Halifax, Quebec City, Regina, St. John’s, Thunder Bay, Sudbury, and Edmonton.

Updated today: 329 cancellations and 360 delays were recorded across 13 Canadian Airports.
Toronto Pearson had the highest number of cancellations (175).
Air Canada recorded the highest total disruptions (176 combined events).
WestJet led in total delays (88).
Jazz reported 67 cancellations across multiple airports.
Calgary and Vancouver disruptions were primarily delay-driven.
Sudbury recorded only cancellations with zero delays.
St. John’s saw 17 cancellations and just one delay.
Regional carriers showed high proportional impacts at smaller airports.

Most Affected Airports

Toronto Pearson

Toronto Pearson recorded 175 cancellations and 89 delays, the highest disruption total nationwide. Air Canada and Jazz accounted for the majority of cancellations, while multiple international carriers experienced isolated delays.

Calgary International

Calgary reported 22 cancellations and 72 delays, with disruption largely concentrated among WestJet and WestJet Encore operations.

Montreal–Trudeau

Montreal–Trudeau saw 22 cancellations and 50 delays, primarily involving Air Canada and Jazz.

Vancouver International

Vancouver recorded 11 cancellations and 52 delays, with Jazz and Air Canada contributing significantly to delay volume.

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier

Ottawa reported 14 cancellations and 17 delays, led by Air Canada and Porter Airlines.

Halifax International

Halifax saw 11 cancellations and 13 delays, with PAL Airlines accounting for the majority of cancellations.

St. John’s International

St. John’s recorded 17 cancellations and 1 delay, marking one of the most cancellation-heavy patterns of the day.

Quebec/Jean Lesage

Quebec City experienced 9 cancellations and 18 delays, with PAL Airlines leading disruption counts.

Toronto City Centre

Toronto City Centre reported 18 cancellations and 11 delays, largely involving Porter Airlines and Jazz.

Regina International

Regina logged 9 cancellations and 10 delays, primarily affecting WestJet Encore and Air Canada.

Thunder Bay International

Thunder Bay recorded 8 cancellations and 3 delays, showing a strong cancellation pattern.

Greater Sudbury

Sudbury reported 7 cancellations and 0 delays, representing a full cancellation event for scheduled services.

Edmonton International

Edmonton saw 6 cancellations and 24 delays, mainly involving WestJet and WestJet Encore.

Airlines Most Affected by Flight Cancellations and Delays

Air Canada

Air Canada recorded 118 cancellations and 58 delays, the highest total among all carriers.

WestJet

WestJet reported 40 cancellations and 88 delays, leading all airlines in total delay count.

Jazz (Air Canada Express)

Jazz experienced 67 cancellations and 41 delays, heavily concentrated at Toronto Pearson.

Porter Airlines

Porter recorded 38 cancellations and 33 delays, with significant impact at Toronto City Centre.

WestJet Encore

WestJet Encore logged 12 cancellations and 28 delays, particularly in Calgary and Regina.

PAL Airlines

PAL Airlines reported 19 cancellations and 12 delays, with notable disruption in Atlantic Canada.

Air Canada Rouge

Air Canada Rouge faced cancellations and limited delays across Quebec City and Thunder Bay.

Air Transat

Air Transat recorded isolated delays across eastern airports.

Flair Airlines

Flair Airlines reported delays at select airports, including Vancouver and Halifax.

Republic Airways

Republic experienced delays primarily at Halifax and Toronto Pearson.

SkyWest

SkyWest reported minor delay activity.

United Airlines

United recorded a single delay in Vancouver.

American Airlines

American Airlines reported isolated delays in Vancouver and Toronto Pearson.

What Can Affected Passengers Do?

Check real-time flight status updates before heading to airports such as Toronto Pearson or Calgary.
Contact airlines directly for rebooking options.
Monitor airline notifications via apps and email alerts.
Review refund and compensation policies where cancellations occurred.
Allow additional transit time when traveling through hubs like Montreal or Vancouver.
Keep documentation of disruption notices for potential claims.
Confirm connection times if transiting through Ottawa, Halifax, or Toronto City Centre.

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Financial Effects On Airlines

Flight disruptions of this scale may lead to operational cost pressures, including crew repositioning, passenger reaccommodation, and scheduling adjustments. Revenue variability can occur when cancellations affect high-volume hubs. Broader operational strain may influence short-term performance metrics across domestic networks.

Overview of Flight Cancellations And Delays

Air Canada, WestJet, Jazz, Porter Airlines, and PAL Airlines recorded the largest disruption totals across Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, Vancouver, Ottawa, and Halifax. Toronto alone accounted for significant cancellation volume, while Calgary and Vancouver saw higher delay activity. Montreal and Ottawa experienced moderate disruption, and Atlantic cities including Halifax and St. John’s saw concentrated cancellation events. Across Canada, both major network carriers and regional operators were affected, producing a combined 329 cancellations and 360 delays at 13 Canadian Airports.

Source: Different airports and FlightAware

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