Thousands Of Passengers Grounded In Canada As Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary, Québec City, Ottawa, Halifax And More Cities Cancel 52 And Delay 552 Flights, Disrupting Air Canada, Jazz, WestJet, Porter Airlines, And Other Airlines

Published on February 26, 2026

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Thousands of passengers stranded in Canada today as 604 flight cancellations and delays hit across 14 airports nationwide: Toronto Pearson (224 delays, 16 cancellations), Montreal–Trudeau (113 delays, 5 cancellations), Vancouver International (57 delays, 6 cancellations), Calgary International (38 delays, 4 cancellations), Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier (36 delays, 3 cancellations), Halifax Stanfield (20 delays, 1 cancellation), Québec City Jean Lesage (28 delays, 1 cancellation), Toronto City Centre (29 delays, 2 cancellations), CFB Goose Bay (2 delays, 5 cancellations), Deer Lake Regional (5 delays, 1 cancellation), Nain (2 cancellations), Natuashish (2 cancellations), Hopedale (2 cancellations) and Postville (2 cancellations).
The most affected airlines were Air Canada (133 delays, 3 cancellations), Jazz (ACA) (54 delays, 14 cancellations), WestJet (27 delays, 2 cancellations), Porter Airlines (61 delays, 1 cancellation), PAL Airlines (10 delays, 5 cancellations) and Air Borealis (8 cancellations). Other popular carriers experiencing operational disruptions included Air Canada Rouge (18 delays, 4 cancellations), Delta Air Lines (2 delays), American Airlines (5 delays), Air Transat (12 delays), Republic Airways (10 delays) and SkyWest (2 delays).

• Updated today: Canada recorded 552 delays and 52 cancellations across 14 airports.
• Toronto Pearson experienced the highest disruption volume with 224 delays and 16 cancellations.
• Montreal–Trudeau reported 113 delays and 5 cancellations, making it the second most affected hub.
• Jazz (ACA) led in total cancellations nationwide with 14.
• Air Canada recorded the highest delay volume with 133 delays.
• Regional Newfoundland and Labrador airports saw cancellation-heavy disruption patterns.
• Major Canadian hubs were primarily delay-driven rather than cancellation-driven.

Most Affected Canadian Airports

Toronto Pearson

Canada’s busiest airport recorded 224 delays and 16 cancellations, representing the largest concentration of disruptions nationwide.

Montreal–Trudeau

The airport saw 113 delays and 5 cancellations, with significant impact from regional operations.

Vancouver International

Operations included 57 delays and 6 cancellations, with Jazz responsible for all cancellations.

Calgary International

Calgary experienced 38 delays and 4 cancellations, with WestJet and Air Canada contributing to disruptions.

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier

The capital’s airport reported 36 delays and 3 cancellations, largely driven by regional carriers.

Québec City Jean Lesage

The airport logged 28 delays and 1 cancellation, with disruption spread across multiple operators.

Toronto City Centre

Billy Bishop Airport saw 29 delays and 2 cancellations, with Jazz accounting for cancellations.

Halifax Stanfield

Halifax reported 20 delays and 1 cancellation, primarily involving regional carriers.

CFB Goose Bay

Recorded 2 delays and 5 cancellations, reflecting a cancellation-heavy operational pattern.

Deer Lake Regional

Saw 5 delays and 1 cancellation.

Nain

Reported 2 cancellations and no delays.

Natuashish

Reported 2 cancellations and no delays.

Hopedale

Reported 2 cancellations and no delays.

Postville

Reported 2 cancellations and no delays.

Airlines Most Affected by Canada Flight Cancellations and Delays

Air Canada

133 delays, 3 cancellations — highest total delay exposure nationwide.

Jazz (ACA)

54 delays, 14 cancellations — highest cancellation total across Canada.

WestJet

27 delays, 2 cancellations.

Porter Airlines

61 delays, 1 cancellation.

PAL Airlines

10 delays, 5 cancellations.

Air Borealis

8 cancellations, 0 delays — fully cancellation-driven disruption.

Air Canada Rouge

18 delays, 4 cancellations.

Air Transat

12 delays, 0 cancellations.

Republic Airways

10 delays, 0 cancellations.

American Airlines

5 delays, 0 cancellations.

What Can Affected Passengers Do?

• Check real-time flight status through official airline or airport websites.
• Contact airlines directly regarding rebooking options.
• Review fare conditions for refund eligibility.
• Monitor weather and operational updates.
• Arrive early at the airport if traveling on a delayed service.
• Retain documentation for potential compensation claims where applicable.

Overview of Canada Flight Cancellations

Canada’s aviation network experienced 552 delays and 52 cancellations across major hubs and regional airports. The most affected airlines included Air Canada, Jazz (ACA), WestJet, Porter Airlines, PAL Airlines, and Air Borealis, with additional disruption recorded by Air Canada Rouge, Air Transat, American Airlines, and Delta Air Lines.
The most affected cities included Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary, Ottawa, Halifax, and Québec City, alongside regional centres such as Goose Bay, Deer Lake, Nain, Natuashish, Hopedale, and Postville.

Source: Different airports and FlightAware