Over 69 Flights Cancelled in Canada Leaving Passengers in Jeopardy as Toronto Pearson, Montreal-Trudeau, Calgary, Winnipeg, Halifax and Ottawa Airports in Travel Chaos: Check Whether Yours on the New List or Not

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In mid-February 2026, the Canadian aviation sector is navigating a complex period of disruption characterized by significant cancellations across major hubs including Montreal (CYUL), Calgary (CYYC), Winnipeg (CYWG), Halifax (CYHZ), and Ottawa (CYOW). A primary driver of these cancellations is a sudden and unprecedented aviation fuel crisis in Cuba, which has forced carriers like WestJet and Air Canada to suspend nearly all service to the island, particularly to popular destinations like Varadero (VRA) and Cayo Coco (CCC). Compounding these international challenges is a wave of extreme winter weather across Canada, with freezing temperatures and heavy snow triggering operational meltdowns, de-icing backlogs, and crew scheduling failures. From the grounding of regional Jazz flights to the suspension of major sun-destination routes, these combined factors have left hundreds of passengers stranded and forced airlines into a massive rebooking and repatriation effort.

Toronto Pearson Airport

Cancelled Departures: Montreal-Trudeau Airport (CYUL)

Cancelled Arrivals: Montreal-Trudeau Airport (CYUL)

Cancelled Departures: Halifax Int’l Airport (CYHZ)

Cancelled Departures: Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier Int’l Airport (CYOW)

Cancelled Arrivals: Calgary Int’l Airport (CYYC)

Cancelled Departures: Calgary Int’l Airport (CYYC)

Cancelled Departures: Winnipeg Int’l Airport (CYWG)

Cancelled Arrivals: Winnipeg Int’l Airport (Winnipeg, Manitoba) [CYWG]

Source: Flightaware