A powerful winter storm has slammed into Toronto, Mississauga, and Montreal, causing severe travel disruptions across Canada’s busiest airports. Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ), and Montréal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) have reported a combined 263 flight cancellations and 305 delays, leaving thousands of travelers stranded. Heavy snowfall, strong winds, and hazardous conditions have made air travel difficult, with airlines scrambling to manage the chaos. Passengers are urged to check their flight status before heading to the airport as disruptions continue.

Severe Flight Disruptions at Toronto Pearson

Toronto Pearson, Canada’s busiest airport, is experiencing 218 flight delays and 128 cancellations as of Thursday morning. For flights traveling within, into, or out of the United States, 75 flights have been delayed, while 44 flights have been canceled.

Among the most impacted airlines:

• Air Canada: 42 flights canceled (13%), 72 delayed (23%)
• Jazz: 40 flights canceled (31%), 13 delayed (10%)
• WestJet: 22 flights canceled (22%), 33 delayed (33%)
• Porter Airlines: 11 flights canceled (12%), 17 delayed (18%)
• Air Canada Rouge: 6 flights canceled (9%), 27 delayed (42%)
• Sunwing: 17 flights delayed (65%)

Other airlines, including Avianca, Copa Airlines, and Norse Atlantic Airways, also reported delays and cancellations.

Montreal-Trudeau Heavily Affected by Winter Storm

Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) has been hit hard by the storm, with 70 total flight delays and 112 cancellations. Flights to and from Toronto, Halifax, Calgary, Boston, and New York are among the most affected.

Key airline disruptions at Montreal-Trudeau:

• Jazz: 62 flights canceled (59%), 5 delayed (4%)
• Air Canada: 20 flights canceled (17%), 14 delayed (12%)
• Air Canada Rouge: 10 flights canceled (30%), 5 delayed (15%)
• Republic: 10 flights canceled (62%)
• WestJet: 4 flights canceled (66%), 1 delayed (16%)
• Sunwing: 18 flights delayed (78%)

Toronto City Centre Airport Also Facing Challenges

Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) is also experiencing disruptions, with 23 cancellations and 17 delays. The majority of cancellations are from Jazz (16 flights, 66%), while Porter Airlines has reported 7 cancellations and 17 delays.

Why Are Flights Being Canceled?

The winter storm has brought nearly 40 cm of snowfall to parts of Montreal and over 22 cm to Toronto, making travel conditions dangerous. Environment Canada has warned that snow will continue throughout Thursday before tapering off on Friday.

Ground travel is also being severely impacted, with Toronto declaring a Major Snowstorm Condition. City maintenance crews are working around the clock, but officials warn that clearing roads, sidewalks, and transit routes will take longer than usual.

How to Manage Flight Cancellations and Delays

If you’re scheduled to fly today, here’s what you can do:

• Check Your Flight Status – Visit your airline’s website or use airport departure boards before heading out.
• Rebook or Modify Your Flight – Airlines like Air Canada, Sunwing, and Air Transat are offering rebooking options for weather-affected passengers. Some may charge fees depending on ticket policies.
• Use Public Transit – With road conditions worsening, airports recommend using public transportation where possible.

For the latest flight updates, passengers can check:

• Toronto Pearson: torontopearson.com
• Montreal-Trudeau: admtl.com
• Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport: portsToronto.com

More Winter Weather on the Way?

Unfortunately, more snow is expected this weekend, with 10 to 20 cm forecasted for Sunday. This could bring further delays and cancellations, so travelers should stay prepared for ongoing disruptions.

Bottom Line: If you have travel plans, check your flight status frequently and prepare for potential delays. Winter is showing no signs of letting up, and the next few days could continue to challenge air travel in and out of Canada’s busiest airports.

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