Passengers Disrupted In Canada as Vancouver International Airport Faced 12 Cancelled Flights and 69 Delays, Impacting Air Canada, WestJet, Porter Airlines, Pacific Coastal Airlines, and Other Airlines Across Toronto, Calgary, Ottawa, Los Angeles, Phoenix and More

Published on February 19, 2026

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69 delays and 12 cancellations have been reported at Vancouver International Airport (YVR), disrupting domestic, transborder, and international travel. The most affected airlines include Air Canada (5 cancellations, 16 delays), WestJet (4 cancellations, 9 delays), Porter Airlines (2 cancellations, 1 delay), and Pacific Coastal Airlines (1 cancellation, 5 delays). Additional carriers recording delays include Jazz Aviation (19 delays), United Airlines (2 delays), Delta Air Lines (1 delay), and American Airlines (1 delay).
Key routes most impacted include Toronto Pearson International Airport and Calgary International Airport), alongside disruptions linked to Ottawa, Winnipeg, Comox, Kelowna, Regina, and several U.S. gateways including Los Angeles, Phoenix, Seattle, and San Diego. A total of 16 delays involve flights connected to the United States.

• 69 delays and 12 cancellations reported at Vancouver International Airport.
• Air Canada (5 cancellations, 16 delays) and WestJet (4 cancellations, 9 delays) account for the majority of cancellations.
• Toronto Pearson (4 cancellations, 4 delays) and Calgary (1 cancellation, 5 delays) are among the hardest-hit routes.
• 16 disrupted flights are linked to U.S. travel.
• Regional and international carriers including United, Delta, American Airlines, EVA Air, and Qantas also recorded delays.

Airlines Most Affected by Flight Cancellations and Delays

Air Canada

Canada’s largest carrier reported 5 cancellations and 16 delays, representing the highest total disruption among all airlines operating at YVR today.

WestJet

WestJet recorded 4 cancellations and 9 delays, making it the second most impacted airline.

Porter Airlines

Porter Airlines faced 2 cancellations and 1 delay, with cancellations representing a significant percentage of its scheduled services.

Pacific Coastal Airlines

The regional carrier experienced 1 cancellation and 5 delays, affecting short-haul connectivity within British Columbia.

Jazz Aviation

Operating regional services primarily on behalf of Air Canada, Jazz recorded 19 delays, one of the highest delay counts among all carriers, though without cancellations.

What Can Affected Passengers Do?

• Check real-time flight status directly with the airline before heading to the airport.
• Rebook online or through airline mobile apps where possible to avoid airport queues.
• Review eligibility for meal vouchers or accommodation if delays are extended.
• Monitor email and SMS notifications for schedule changes.
• Consider flexible travel options if connecting through heavily impacted routes.

Overview of Flight Disruptions

Today’s operational disruption at Vancouver International Airport spans domestic, U.S., and long-haul international services. The majority of cancellations are concentrated among Air Canada, WestJet, Porter Airlines, and Pacific Coastal Airlines, while additional delays were reported by United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, Flair Airlines, and WestJet Encore.

Toronto Pearson and Calgary appear multiple times among the most affected city pairs, reinforcing the impact on Canada’s busiest air corridors. Ottawa also recorded cancellations and delays, while Winnipeg and Comox experienced cancellations. Western Canadian cities including Edmonton, Kelowna, Regina, Saskatoon, Prince George, and Yellowknife recorded delay activity.

Transborder routes linking Canada and the United States were moderately affected, with disruptions involving Los Angeles, Phoenix, San Diego, Seattle, San Francisco, Denver, Chicago, Dallas–Fort Worth, Palm Springs, and Salt Lake City. In total, 16 delays are tied to U.S.-connected flights.

International services beyond North America were not immune. Delays were also recorded on routes associated with Asia and the Pacific, including connections involving Taiwan, Japan, the Philippines, Hong Kong, Thailand, Australia, and China. While these long-haul routes primarily saw delays rather than cancellations, they add to the broader operational strain observed today.

Overall, the pattern shows a concentration of cancellations among major Canadian carriers and higher delay volumes across domestic and transborder corridors. Travelers flying through Vancouver International Airport today are advised to closely monitor airline communications as operational adjustments continue.

Source: Different airports and FlightAware