Air travel across Canada faced widespread disruption as a powerful weather system moved toward Newfoundland. Major airlines including PAL, Air Canada, WestJet, United, Delta, and Caribbean experienced severe delays and cancellations, impacting thousands of passengers.
A total of 154 flights were delayed and 20 were cancelled at the major hubs of Toronto, Montreal, and Calgary. The disturbances affected both domestic and international routes, leaving travelers frustrated and rebooking their plans.
Meteorologists warned that a rapidly intensifying November storm is expected to strike Atlantic Canada early in the week. The system will strengthen into what is known as a “weather bomb” as it reaches Newfoundland by Tuesday morning.
“Airports are urging passengers to check flight updates regularly as weather conditions worsen.”
The storm is forecast to bring strong winds of 60–80 km/h and heavy rainfall to the Maritimes on Monday night before intensifying over Newfoundland. The effects are predicted to extend beyond the region, potentially disrupting travel across large parts of Canada.
Author’s Summary: Severe weather sweeping across eastern Canada triggers major travel disruptions with hundreds of delays and cancellations as Newfoundland braces for a powerful storm.