Thousands Of Passengers Abandoned In Canada As Montreal, Vancouver, Toronto, Halifax, Quebec City, Nain, Natuashish And More Face 77 Cancellations And 262 Delays, Grounding Air Canada, WestJet, PAL Airlines, Air Borealis And Other Airlines

Thousands of passengers stranded in Canada today as 262 total delays and 77 total cancellations hit Toronto Pearson International Airport (109 delays, 17 cancellations) in Toronto, Montreal–Trudeau International Airport (67 delays, 17 cancellations) in Montreal, Vancouver International Airport (40 delays, 1 cancellation) in Vancouver, Quebec/Jean Lesage International Airport (21 delays, 3 cancellations) in Quebec City, Halifax International Airport (18 delays, 11 cancellations) in Halifax, CFB Goose Bay (3 delays, 9 cancellations) in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Kangirsuk Airport (2 delays, 4 cancellations) in Kangirsuk, Deer Lake Regional Airport (2 delays, 3 cancellations) in Deer Lake, Natuashish Airport (6 cancellations) in Natuashish, and Nain Airport (6 cancellations) in Nain.
Major hubs such as Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver led in delay volume, while smaller northern airports including Goose Bay, Natuashish, and Nain showed a cancellation-heavy disruption pattern.
The most affected airlines were Air Canada (77 delays, 19 cancellations), WestJet (32 delays, 14 cancellations), PAL Airlines (15 delays, 12 cancellations), and Air Borealis (1 delay, 19 cancellations). Other widely recognized carriers that also experienced disruptions include Jazz (Air Canada Express) (17 delays, 4 cancellations), Air Inuit (13 delays, 4 cancellations), Pacific Coastal Airlines (4 delays, 1 cancellation), and Korean Air (3 delays).

• Updated today: Canada recorded 339 total disruptions, including 262 delays and 77 cancellations across ten airports.
• Toronto Pearson had the highest delay count with 109 delays.
• Montreal–Trudeau matched Toronto in cancellations with 17 flights cancelled.
• Vancouver International reported 40 delays but only 1 cancellation.
• Air Canada led network-wide delay impact with 77 delays.
• Air Borealis had the highest cancellation concentration with 19 cancellations, primarily in northern communities.
• PAL Airlines recorded 12 cancellations, largely affecting Atlantic and northern routes.
• Remote airports such as Natuashish and Nain experienced 100% cancellation-driven disruption.

Most Affected Canadian Airports

Toronto Pearson International Airport

Toronto recorded 109 delays and 17 cancellations, making it the most delay-impacted airport in Canada during the reporting period. U.S.-linked routes accounted for 44 of the delays.

Montreal–Trudeau International Airport

Montreal logged 67 delays and 17 cancellations, matching Toronto in total cancellations but with lower delay volume.

Vancouver International Airport

Vancouver experienced 40 delays and 1 cancellation, reflecting moderate operational strain but minimal flight cancellations.

Halifax International Airport

Halifax reported 18 delays and 11 cancellations, showing a mixed disruption profile with significant cancellation activity relative to total flights.

Quebec/Jean Lesage International Airport

Quebec City recorded 21 delays and 3 cancellations, placing it among mid-level impacted airports.

CFB Goose Bay

Goose Bay saw 3 delays and 9 cancellations, indicating a cancellation-dominant operational pattern.

Airlines Most Affected by Canada Flight Cancellations and Delays

Air Canada

77 delays and 19 cancellations across major hubs including Toronto, Montreal, Halifax, and Vancouver.

WestJet

32 delays and 14 cancellations, with concentrated cancellation impact in Montreal and Halifax.

PAL Airlines

15 delays and 12 cancellations, significantly affecting Atlantic and regional airports.

Air Borealis

1 delay and 19 cancellations, heavily impacting Goose Bay, Natuashish, and Nain.

Jazz (Air Canada Express)

17 delays and 4 cancellations, primarily linked to Montreal and Toronto operations.

Air Inuit

13 delays and 4 cancellations, with disruptions in northern and Quebec-based routes.

What Can Impacted Passengers In Canada Do?

• Monitor official airline notifications and airport advisories.
• Reconfirm flight status before departure.
• Contact airline customer service for rebooking options.
• Check eligibility for compensation under Canadian air passenger protection regulations.
• Retain receipts for accommodation or meal expenses if applicable.
• Arrive early at airports experiencing higher delay volumes.

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Overview of Canada Flight Cancellations

The latest disruption pattern shows Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver leading in delay counts, while Halifax, Goose Bay, Natuashish, and Nain experienced concentrated cancellations. Major carriers including Air Canada, WestJet, PAL Airlines, Air Borealis, Jazz, and Air Inuit were among the most operationally affected.
In major urban centers such as Toronto and Montreal, delays significantly outnumbered cancellations, reflecting congestion and operational slowdowns rather than full flight removals. Meanwhile, in northern communities including Goose Bay, Natuashish, and Nain, disruptions were overwhelmingly cancellation-driven, affecting regional connectivity.
Across Canada, the combined total of 262 delays and 77 cancellations underscores operational strain at both large international gateways and smaller remote airports, with national carriers and regional operators contributing to the overall disruption landscape.

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