Thousands Of Travelers Suffer Across Canada As Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa, Montreal, Vancouver, And Quebec City Cancel 114 And Delay 702 Flights, Disrupting Air Canada, PAL, Jazz, WestJet, And Others

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June 23, 2026 4:20 AM

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Thousands of travelers suffered across Canada today as 702 delays and 114 cancellations affected operations at Toronto Pearson International Airport, Montreal-Trudeau Airport, Vancouver International Airport, Calgary International Airport, Toronto City Centre Airport, Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, Quebec/Jean Lesage International Airport, and Edmonton International Airport.
Among the carriers facing the largest number of disruptions were Air Canada, Jazz (ACA), Porter Airlines, WestJet, Air Canada Rouge, and PAL Airlines. Other popular airlines including American Airlines, United Airlines, Republic, and Endeavor Air also experienced delays and cancellations as flight operations were affected across several Canadian cities.

• Toronto Pearson International Airport registered the highest number of disruptions with 207 delays and 40 cancellations.
• Montreal-Trudeau Airport reported 156 delays and 38 cancellations.
• Vancouver International Airport recorded 114 delayed flights and four cancellations.
• Calgary International Airport experienced 80 delays and three cancellations.
• Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport saw 38 delays and 14 cancellations.
• Air Canada registered the highest number of delays among airlines with 158.
• Jazz (ACA) recorded 140 delays and the highest number of cancellations with 39.
• Porter Airlines, WestJet, Air Canada Rouge, and PAL Airlines also faced notable disruptions.

Most Affected Airports

Toronto Pearson International Airport

Canada’s busiest airport experienced the largest number of disruptions today, 23 June, with 207 delays and 40 cancellations. Air Canada, Jazz (ACA), Porter Airlines, and WestJet were among the airlines most affected at the airport.

Montreal-Trudeau Airport

The airport recorded 156 delays and 38 cancellations. Operations involving Air Canada, Jazz (ACA), PAL Airlines, and Air Canada Rouge faced significant disruptions.

Vancouver International Airport

A total of 114 flights were delayed while four were cancelled. Jazz (ACA), Air Canada, WestJet, and Pacific Coastal Airlines were among the carriers impacted.

Calgary International Airport

Calgary registered 80 delays and three cancellations. WestJet, WestJet Encore, Air Canada, American Airlines, and United Airlines were among the airlines experiencing operational disruptions.

Toronto City Centre Airport

The airport recorded 40 delays and six cancellations. Porter Airlines and Jazz (ACA) accounted for most of the affected flights.

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport

Ottawa reported 38 delays and 14 cancellations, with Porter Airlines, PAL Airlines, Jazz (ACA), and Air Canada Rouge among the most disrupted carriers.

Airlines Most Affected by Flight Cancellations and Delays

Air Canada

The carrier recorded 158 delays and 25 cancellations across several airports, with major disruptions concentrated in Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa, and Quebec City.

Jazz (ACA)

Jazz experienced 140 delays and 39 cancellations, the highest cancellation total among airlines. The carrier was heavily affected in Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Edmonton, Ottawa, and Quebec City.

Porter Airlines

Porter Airlines registered 71 delays and six cancellations, with the largest impact occurring at Toronto City Centre and Ottawa.

WestJet

WestJet recorded 56 delays, with disruptions reported in Toronto, Vancouver, Edmonton, and Calgary.

Air Canada Rouge

Air Canada Rouge experienced 28 delays and nine cancellations, mainly affecting flights in Toronto, Montreal, and Ottawa.

WestJet Encore

The regional carrier registered 27 delays and three cancellations, with operations impacted primarily in Calgary and Edmonton.

PAL Airlines

PAL Airlines recorded 10 delays and 16 cancellations, making it one of the most affected carriers in terms of cancelled flights.

Why Are Flights Being Cancelled In Canada?

Severe winter weather remains one of the primary reasons behind flight cancellations and delays across Canada.
Airlines and airports may also face operational challenges, aircraft rotations, crew availability issues, air traffic constraints, and maintenance requirements, which can contribute to disruptions throughout the network.

What Can Affected Passengers Do?

• Check flight status regularly before heading to the airport.
• Allow additional time when travelling through airports such as Toronto Pearson International Airport or Montreal-Trudeau Airport.
• Stay in contact with airlines regarding possible rebooking options.
• Monitor notifications from carriers for schedule changes.
• Keep essential items and travel documents readily accessible.
• Consider flexible travel plans when passing through airports including Vancouver International Airport and Calgary International Airport.
• Follow instructions provided by airport and airline personnel.

Overview of Flight Cancellations And Delays

Disruptions were reported across major Canadian cities including Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary, Ottawa, Edmonton, and Quebec City. Toronto and Montreal experienced the highest number of affected flights, while Vancouver and Calgary also saw considerable disruption levels.

Among airlines, Air Canada, Jazz (ACA), Porter Airlines, WestJet, Air Canada Rouge, and PAL Airlines recorded the largest number of delays and cancellations. Additional disruptions were also reported for American Airlines, United Airlines, Republic, and Endeavor Air.

The widespread impact across Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, and Calgary highlighted how disruptions at key aviation hubs can influence operations throughout Canada’s air transport network. With Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, and Quebec City all experiencing delays and cancellations, travellers across multiple regions encountered schedule changes as airlines worked to manage operational challenges.

Author’s Observation: Information has been compiled manually from FlightAware and remains subject to change. Travelers are advised to monitor real-time updates and stay flexible with their plans.

Source: Different airports and FlightAware