Air Canada has cancelled over1,200 flights since February 12, 2025, citing severe weather and operational challenges caused by the crash of a Delta CRJ-900 on the runway of Toronto Pearson International Airport.
Three consecutive storms have significantly impacted Ontario and the Greater Toronto area during February, with Toronto accumulating 60cm of snow in just one week.
Additionally, the crash of Delta Connection flight 4819 on February 17, caused the closure of two runways at the Canada's busiest airport, forcing the cancellation of flights. The Delta Air Lines regional flight overturned after a crash landing.
The airline said that “necessary and ongoing reductions” in the number of take-offs and landings permitted at in Toronto Pearson is slowing its speed of recovery to normal operations.
“We anticipate it may take several more days, depending on the weather, to return to fully normal operations,” said Craig Landry, executive vice president and chief operating officer at Air Canada. “We appreciate our customers' understanding during this time."
Landry also said that the airline has safely moved more than 650,000 customers since February 12, 2025. “We are currently restoring our services, adding extra flights and capacity where possible,” he added.
Air Canada operates an extensive network from Toronto Pearson International Airport, flying to 144 destinations across Canada, the US and 44 other countries.
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