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- Canada flight delays and cancellations disrupt 187 flights across Toronto, Montréal, and Calgary
Canada flight delays and cancellations disrupt 187 flights across Toronto, Montréal, and Calgary
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Checked by Josh Arnfield
Last updated on May 14, 2026
187
Affected flights
7
Affected airports
7
Affected airlines
Disruption overview
Fresh disruption hit Canada's biggest hub airports on 14 May 2026, with 187 flights delayed or canceled at Toronto Pearson International Airport, Montréal-Trudeau International Airport, and Calgary International Airport. Toronto Pearson saw the heaviest pressure with 69 delays and 12 cancellations, while Montréal-Trudeau recorded 48 delays and 7 cancellations as long lines and missed connections built through the day.
Air Canada has been the hardest-hit airline so far, with 45 delays and 14 cancellations across its network, and other carriers including WestJet, Porter Airlines, PAL Airlines, Jazz, and British Airways have also seen knock-on disruption. Because the cause appears to be internal airline operations rather than weather or air traffic control, some passengers may be entitled to up to $650 compensation under EC 261 or other passenger rights rules.
Passengers affected by this flight disruption may be eligible for compensation of up to $650 under passenger rights regulations.
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Disruption details
Canada's busiest airports were hit by fresh disruption on 14 May 2026, with 187 flights delayed or canceled across Toronto Pearson International Airport, Montréal-Trudeau International Airport, and Calgary International Airport. If you were traveling through any of them, it likely meant longer lines, missed connections, and a much more stressful day than expected.
By early morning, the nationwide total had already reached 155 delays and 32 cancellations. Toronto Pearson was seeing the biggest squeeze, and many passengers were already missing onward connections as disruption spread through the country's busiest hubs. Thousands of travelers were caught up in the delays as terminals grew more crowded and rebooking desks got busier.
The worst-affected airports were:
Toronto Pearson International Airport posted 69 delays and 12 cancellations.
Montréal-Trudeau International Airport recorded 48 delays and 7 cancellations.
Calgary International Airport was dealing with a rolling backlog that kept building through the afternoon.
St. John's International Airport canceled 6 flights and logged 4 delays, while Deer Lake Regional Airport canceled 2 flights.
Edmonton International Airport and London International Airport were also reporting double-digit disruption on regional links, showing that the problems weren't limited to the biggest hubs. For travelers making connections, that kind of spread can turn one late departure into a much longer delay across the rest of the journey.
Air Canada was carrying the heaviest operational load, with 45 delays and 14 cancellations across its mainline, Rouge, and Jazz services. WestJet followed with 22 delays, mostly on trans-Canada and western shuttle routes. Jazz, Porter Airlines, and PAL Airlines were also trying to protect schedules in Newfoundland and southern Ontario, while British Airways saw knock-on delays on transatlantic services from Toronto Pearson and Montréal-Trudeau.
No single weather event or air traffic control restriction has been identified. Instead, today's disruption appears to be tied to internal airline issues, including aircraft rotation problems and wider scheduling irregularities across airline networks. Airlines have been sending rebooking updates through their apps and advising passengers to leave 4-hour buffers for connections.
By mid-afternoon, long queues had formed at re-ticketing desks, and the backlog was still building. When aircraft and crews fall out of rotation, the impact can keep moving from one airport to the next, so passengers traveling later in the day may still see further delays and cancellations. With no end time given, the disruption remains ongoing.
If your flight was affected, your rights may depend on your route and the reason for the disruption. Because this appears to be an internal operational issue rather than weather or air traffic control, some passengers traveling on flights that depart from or arrive in the European Union may be entitled to up to $650 compensation under EC 261 if their flight was canceled or arrived more than 3 hours late.
For domestic routes in Canada, the Air Passenger Protection Regulations may also give you rights to care, rebooking, refunds, or compensation depending on the circumstances. If your flight with Air Canada, WestJet, Jazz, Air Canada Rouge, Porter Airlines, PAL Airlines, or British Airways was disrupted on 14 May 2026, you can check your compensation with AirHelp in just 2 minutes using our free flight checker.
Know your rights
These are your air passenger rights
When your flight's disrupted, you may be entitled to various forms of care and compensation under EC 261 and other applicable laws.
Up to $650 compensation
Passengers whose flights were canceled or delayed over 3 hours may be entitled to financial compensation ranging up to $650 per person. Check your flight.
Rerouting or refund
If your flight is canceled, your airline must provide an alternative. You may also get a full refund if you no longer wish to travel.
Care and assistance
Your airline must provide food and refreshments if your journey is delayed more than a few hours.
Accommodation
If you are away from home and your journey is delayed overnight, the airline must offer you accommodation and transportation to it.
Communication
Under EC 261 you are entitled to 2 phone calls or emails if your journey is delayed over 1 hour.
This advice is provided to help you if your flight is delayed or canceled. However, the exact care and compensation you are entitled to will depend on your specific circumstances and flight. Always follow the directions of your airline, particularly with regard to check-in and boarding times.
Quick facts
Summary
Disruption
Delays and Cancellations
Cause
Other
Status
Current disruption
Compensation
Could be eligible for up to $650 compensation
Flights affected
187
Airlines affected
Air Canada, Westjet, Air Canada Jazz, Air Canada Rouge, Porter Airlines Inc., Pal Airlines, British Airways
Airports affected
Pearson International Airport, Montreal-Trudeau International Airport, Calgary International Airport, St. John's International Airport, Deer Lake (CA) NL, Edmonton International Airport, Metropolitan Area Airport
Cities affected
Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, St. John's, Deer Lake, Edmonton, London
Countries affected
Canada
Start date
2026-05-14
Checked by
Josh Arnfield
Date updated
May 14, 2026
What to do if your flight is delayed, canceled, or overbooked
If you're traveling to, from, or within the European Union, here's what you should do when you experience a disruption.
Gather evidence that your flight was delayed, canceled, or overbooked.
Get the airline to provide written confirmation of the disruption and the reason behind it.
Request an alternative flight to your destination — or a refund if you no longer wish to travel.
Make a note of the arrival time at your final destination.
Ask the airline to provide vouchers for meals and refreshments.
Avoid signing documents or accepting offers that may waive your passenger rights.
If an overnight stay is required, ask the airline to provide accommodation.
Save receipts for any additional expenses caused by the disruption.
