Home » Latest Travel News » Thousands Of Passengers Abandoned In Canada As Air Canada, WestJet, Jazz, Porter, And Others Cancel 54 And Delay 269 Flights, Disrupting Toronto, Montréal, Vancouver, Calgary, London, Edmonton, Québec City, Grande Prairie and More
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February 16, 2026
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Thousands of passengers stranded in Canada today as 323 flight cancellations and delays were recorded. Air Canada (52 delays, 8 cancellations), WestJet (37 delays, 20 cancellations), Jazz (42 delays, 6 cancellations), and WestJet Encore (31 delays, 11 cancellations) were amongst the most affected.
Airports impacted included Toronto Pearson International Airport (105 delays, 9 cancellations), Montréal–Trudeau International Airport (51 delays, 8 cancellations), Vancouver International Airport (48 delays, 9 cancellations), Calgary International Airport (39 delays, 10 cancellations), Edmonton International Airport (11 delays, 4 cancellations), Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (10 delays, 3 cancellations), London International Airport (3 delays, 4 cancellations), Grande Prairie Airport (4 cancellations), and CFB Goose Bay (2 delays, 3 cancellations).
Additional carriers experiencing operational impact included Air Canada Rouge (19 delays), KLM (4 cancellations), Air Transat (10 delays), and Porter Airlines (14 delays).
Major cities affected include Toronto, Montréal, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Québec City, London (Ontario), Grande Prairie, and Goose Bay.
Updated today: Canadian airports reported 323 total disruptions, including 269 delays and 54 cancellations.Toronto Pearson recorded the highest number of delays at 105.WestJet led cancellations nationally with 20.Air Canada recorded the highest delay total at 52.Montréal–Trudeau reported 21 U.S.-linked delays, one of the highest cross-border impacts.Grande Prairie experienced only cancellations (4) and zero delays.CFB Goose Bay reported 3 cancellations against just 2 delays.Most Affected AirportsToronto Pearson International Airport
Toronto recorded 105 delays and 9 cancellations, the highest delay volume nationally. Cross-border routes contributed 41 U.S.-linked delays, indicating significant international exposure.
Montréal–Trudeau International Airport
Montréal saw 51 delays and 8 cancellations, with 21 delays tied to U.S. routes, making it one of the most cross-border impacted airports.
Vancouver International Airport
Vancouver reported 48 delays and 9 cancellations, with operational impact distributed across Air Canada, WestJet, and Jazz.
Calgary International Airport
Calgary registered 39 delays and 10 cancellations, with disruption heavily concentrated among WestJet and WestJet Encore.
Edmonton International Airport
Edmonton experienced 11 delays and 4 cancellations, primarily within the WestJet group.
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Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport
Québec City recorded 10 delays and 3 cancellations, with cancellations fully attributed to WestJet.
London International Airport (Ontario)
London reported 3 delays and 4 cancellations, split between Jazz and WestJet.
Grande Prairie Airport
Grande Prairie experienced 4 cancellations and zero delays, all attributed to WestJet Encore.
CFB Goose Bay
Goose Bay saw 2 delays and 3 cancellations, involving Air Borealis and PAL Airlines.
Airlines Most Affected by Flight Cancellations and DelaysAir Canada
Recorded 52 delays and 8 cancellations, the highest total delay figure nationwide, with impact concentrated in Toronto, Montréal, Vancouver, and Edmonton.
WestJet
Reported 37 delays and 20 cancellations, the highest cancellation total among all carriers, affecting Calgary, Toronto, Montréal, Québec City, Edmonton, and London.
Jazz (ACA)
Logged 42 delays and 6 cancellations, with disruptions centered in Toronto, Montréal, Vancouver, and London.
WestJet Encore
Accounted for 31 delays and 11 cancellations, heavily affecting Calgary, Edmonton, and Grande Prairie.
Air Canada Rouge
Reported 19 delays across Toronto, Montréal, and Québec City.
Air Transat
Recorded 10 delays, primarily in Montréal and Toronto.
Porter Airlines
Logged 14 delays, concentrated at Toronto Pearson.
What Can Affected Passengers Do?Monitor airline notifications and mobile apps for real-time schedule changes.Confirm departure status before heading to airports such as Toronto Pearson or Montréal–Trudeau.Rebook early if traveling through Vancouver or Calgary during high-disruption periods.Contact airline customer service for compensation eligibility where applicable.Allow extra transit time when departing from airports experiencing repeated delays.Retain boarding passes and delay notifications for documentation purposes.
Overview of Flight Cancellations and Delays
Operational disruptions were concentrated among Air Canada, WestJet, Jazz, WestJet Encore, Air Canada Rouge, and Air Transat, collectively accounting for the majority of national delays and cancellations. Major urban hubs including Toronto, Montréal, Vancouver, and Calgary experienced the highest disruption volumes, while smaller markets such as Grande Prairie and Goose Bay showed lower overall traffic but higher proportional cancellation exposure.
In total, 269 delays and 54 cancellations impacted travelers across Canada, with Toronto and Montréal recording the strongest cross-border delay presence. WestJet led in cancellations, while Air Canada recorded the highest delay volume. Regional affiliates such as Jazz and WestJet Encore also contributed significantly to national totals.
The disruption pattern reflects concentrated airline impact across Canada’s busiest metropolitan gateways, with spillover effects in Alberta, Québec, and Ontario regional markets.
Source: Different airports and FlightAware
