Multiple Airlines Cancel and Delay Flights Across Major Canadian Airports
Canadian air travel faces significant disruption as Air Canada, Inuit, Jazz, and Porter Airlines collectively cancel 32 flights and delay 245 flights.
This event primarily affects Toronto Pearson, Montreal-Trudeau, Halifax, Kangirsuk, Sanikiluaq and Quaqtaq, impacting passenger travel schedules across major and remote Canadian locales. The article reports on the scale of disruption but does not specify the total number of directly affected passengers or causes. Travelers are advised to check with their airlines for updated flight information.
Was your flight affected?
Canadian air travelers are currently experiencing widespread disruption as several major airlines have implemented mass cancellations and delays. According to the report, Air Canada, Inuit, Jazz, and Porter Airlines have canceled 32 new flights and delayed an additional 245. The disruptions impact air traffic through several key Canadian airports, including Toronto Pearson, Montreal-Trudeau, Halifax, and airports in the northern communities of Kangirsuk, Sanikiluaq, and Quaqtaq.
Both large urban hubs and remote regions are facing operational challenges, as hundreds of flights are either grounded or set back from their original schedules. The disruption has led to considerable inconvenience for travelers, though the article does not specify the exact number of passengers affected or provide details on the underlying causes for these actions.
Passengers set to depart from or arrive at the affected airports are urged to verify the status of their flights and to remain alert for further updates as the situation develops. Airlines, in line with regulatory requirements, are expected to provide alternative options or assistance to those whose plans have been interrupted by these cancellations and delays.
While the precise reason for the disruptions remains undisclosed, the scale of the event is impacting a wide swath of travelers and carriers throughout Canada. Individuals are encouraged to review current advisories and stay in contact with their respective airlines for ongoing updates.
Know your rights
These are your air passenger rights:
Sometimes it’s not immediately clear whether your flight qualifies for compensation. When the cause of the delay or cancellation is uncertain, the following general rights still apply.
Your right to care, rebooking, or refund is always guaranteed under EC 261, UK 261, ANAC 400, SHY-PASSENGER, GACA, and the Montreal Convention.
Whether you qualify for monetary compensation depends on the reason for the disruption — this can take time for authorities or the airline to confirm.
Causes like technical faults, crew issues, or operational errors usually make your flight eligible.
However, weather conditions, security threats, or air-traffic restrictions often fall under extraordinary circumstances, which may exempt airlines from paying compensation.
Tip: Keep all travel documents and receipts. You may later prove that your case qualifies for compensation.
Rerouting or refund
If your flight is canceled, you are entitled to a new flight or a refund.
Care and assistance
If your flight is delayed by more than two to four hours, your airline must provide food and drink vouchers.
Accommodation
For overnight delays, airlines must provide hotel stays and transfers, regardless of whether compensation applies.Communication
You have the right to two phone calls or emails during extended waiting times.
Quick facts
Disruption:
Delays and Cancellations
Cause:
Other
Compensation:
Not eligible for compensation
Flights affected:
277
Status:
Current disruption
Airlines affected:
Air Canada, Inuit, Jazz, Porter Airlines
Airports affected:
Toronto Pearson, Montreal-Trudeau, Halifax, Kangirsuk, Sanikiluaq, Quaqtaq
Checked by:
Alice Mariscotti-Wyatt
Date updated:
14 October 2025