Fleet Limitations Continue out of YYZ

For nearly a week, fleet limitations have been resulting in widespread schedule modifications and delays across the network. It started out with widebody shortages but the reality is there is also a narrowbody shortage with multiple FINs down for maintenance, glowing heart upgrades and 737 max 8 retrofits / transfers.

While AC has been working hard to stabilize the network, and overall, there have been improvements. However, YYZ continues to be the most impacted and that will continue into tomorrow. Below is a list of aircraft out of service + flights that have been modified or scrapped in advance and given the extremely tight schedule on multiple FINs tomorrow there’s not much leeway for delays or aircraft swaps which might lead to knock on delays across the network. Good luck!

Aircraft still down for maintenance:

- A220: FIN 109 C-GJYE

- A220: FIN 126 C-GVDP

- A220: FIN 127 C-GVDQ

- A320: FIN 240 C-FZQS

- A320: FIN 242 C-FGKH

- A320: FIN 245 C-GFCP (seating reconfig)

- A320: FIN 417 C-FCQD

- A321: FIN 460 C-GJWO

- A321: FIN 462 C-FGKP

- A321: FIN 466 C-GYFY

- A321: FIN 472 C-FJQL

- A330: FIN 932 C-GFAH

- B737: FIN 503 C-FSDB

- B737: FIN 510 C-FSIQ

- B737: FIN 539 C-GMIU (seating reconfig)

- B737: FIN 545 C-GMLZ (seating reconfig)

- B737: FIN 573 C-FFIP (seating reconfig)

- B77L: FIN 703 C-FIUJ

- B77L: FIN 704 C-FIVK

- B788: FIN 805 C-GHPX

- B789: FIN 841 C-FPQB

So far for tomorrow @ YYZ:

- AC181 to YVR cancelled

- AC107 to YVR cancelled

- AC261 to YWG cancelled

- AC1840 to TBPB cancelled

- AC167 to YEG delayed 2hr

- AC408 to YUL cancelled

- AC507 to ORD cancelled

- AC169 to YEG delayed 50m

- AC1875 to YWG cancelled

- AC171 to YEG delayed 1 hr

- AC694 to YYT cancelled

- AC424 to YUL cancelled

- AC155 to YYC delayed 30m

- AC428 to YUL cancelled

- AC2056 to YHZ delayed 10m

- AC1127 to YXE delayed 20m

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u/Confident_Use_1967 — 4 days ago

ATC Issues - UK - Flights Grounded

All flights to/from major airports in the UK today are grounded, an on going technical issues with NATS (ATC) has resulted in high arrival delays and a ground stop on all departures out of Heathrow, and Gatwick. Reports also indicating that flights transitioning over UK airspace are also seeing delays due to ATC flow programs.

As a result the following Air Canada flights are impacted:

AC857 - Delayed on the tarmac at LHR for at least 1 hour, returned to gate, 8 hours late, now CANCELLED

AC2081 - Delayed on the tarmac at LHR for over 3 hours already, returned to gate, CANCELLED

AC865 - Delayed at the gate… delayed now by 3 hours, now CANCELLED

AC861 - Delayed by 6 hours, will make a technical stop in Toronto to swap crew before continuing to Vancouver. Proceeding direct to Vancouver now.

AC859 - Delayed by 1h30m

UPDATE FROM NATS:

EGGW (London Luton)

Arrivals regulated at a reduced rate due to ATC Equipment (Data processing issues). Aerodrome not available for arrivals between 1620-2200.

High delays.

EGKK (London Gatwick)

Arrivals regulated at a reduced rate due to ATC Equipment (Data processing issues). Aerodrome not available for arrivals between 1500-2200.

High delays

EGLL (London Heathrow)

Arrivals regulated at a reduced rate due to ATC Equipment (Data processing issues). Aerodrome not available for arrivals between 1400-2200.

High delays

EGLC (London City)

Arrivals regulated at a reduced rate due to ATC Equipment (Data processing issues). Aerodrome not available for arrivals until 2355.

High delays.

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u/Confident_Use_1967 — 1 month ago

KMIA Closed - Air Canada Diversions

Update: Airport reopening shortly with extremely reduced rates. 384 minute average delay for the rest of the night.

Unfortunately a 767 freighter operated by Prime Air has overran runway 30 in Miami and crashed. Details are still emerging but the airport is closed until at least 4:30pm due to no ARFF available. Air Canada has diverted the following flights back to origin:

AC1206 - Diverting back to YUL

Other impacts:

AC1646: Delayed by 1 hour

AC1209: Likely to be delayed up to 5 hours

Video here

u/Confident_Use_1967 — 1 month ago

AC167 Squawking 7700

Flight AC167 from YYZ to YEG has returned to Toronto after declaring an emergency due to pressurization issues after departure. They landed safely on 15L and have since returned to the gate. Props to the crew, ATC and pilots for handling the situation professionally and safely.

I hope all the passengers get to where they need to be and understand that while diversions can be scary or annoying, safety is the #1 priority and the situation was under control, now it’s up to AC’s top notch SOC/rebooking team to get you moving again.

u/Confident_Use_1967 — 2 months ago
▲ 197 r/aircanada

YUL Incident / Delays Expected

UPDATE 5: The ground crew worker has tragically died in hospital. RIP 🕊️https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/airport-montreal-accident-9.7319215

UPDATE 4: Regular operations have resumed, the case has been transferred to the to the Commission on Standards, Equity, Health, and Safety at Work, as it is a workplace accident, the TSB has also been notified. The worker remains in hospital in critical, life-threatening condition.

UPDATE 3: Ground stop extended yet again to 1am. Some planes are now departing and being allowed into the gates but the US and some international gates are still seeing significant impacts and remain closed. “The employee was a ground marshaller who was struck by the plane and was taken to a hospital in critical condition, La Presse reported. Officials did not release the exact circumstances surrounding the incident.”

UPDATE 2: Reportedly a ground crew member was involved in the incident during push back, some sources say they were transported to hospital, condition unknown, thoughts to them and their families.

UPDATE 1: Ground stop extended until 12am with a scope of Tier 2+ and medium probability of extension For all aircraft accessing the main terminal.

A ground stop has been issued at YUL from 7:15pm and continuing until 10pm at least.

There has reportedly been a critical incident involving a frenchbee A350 that had pushed back. landings have now resumed but all aircraft cannot go to or from the gates. Police, fire rescue and YUL airport authority are on site.

Thoughts to everyone involved and good luck travellers. photo credit to https://www.reddit.com/user/vegangrilledcheese/ on r/montreal

u/Confident_Use_1967 — 2 months ago

GO Train Operational Constraints

does anyone have information regarding the current staffing issues at Metrolinx? Recently, Ive noticed a new delay tag of “crew constraints”. In addition, LW tomorrow is running 30 minute service due to “anticipated crew constraints” and they cancelled dozens of trains in both directions.

Has this become a bigger issue in the past 1-2 weeks or is the new delay tag just Metrolinx being more transparent and/or trying to put blame on the union/employees for PR bonus points?

This wasn’t an issue during the world cup despite the major increase in service but I know there’s been contract/staffing issues for years including mandatory OT. Is there any work being done to fix this or will this become even worse over the short term?

Thanks! (screenshot is some of the cancelled trains for tomorrow).

u/Confident_Use_1967 — 3 months ago
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CYWG - Weather, Diversions, Tarmac Delays

Due to severe thunderstorms across the province and multiple rounds moving through the Winnipeg area. The airport has been facing significant operational challenges, multiple diversions and those who have landed are facing gridlock on the apron. WestJet and Flair have been waiting over 5 HOURS for a gate with at least 6 more between 1-2 hours. Good luck to anyone travelling today and most importantly stay safe and be friendly to your crew as it’s out of their control.

UPDATED DIVERSIONS as of 10:30pm ET:

- WS593 to Saskatoon

- WS544 to Saskatoon

- WS591 to Fargo

- WS230 to Fargo

- SKW4147 to Minneapolis

- SKW5527 to Minneapolis

- AC269 to Fargo

- AC375 to TBD

Aircraft Waiting on Gates:

- WS488

- WS228

- FLE649

- WS232

- WS230

- POE427

- WS591

u/Confident_Use_1967 — 4 months ago

Power Surge / Overload during last nights Power Outage

Did anyone have their appliances fried during last nights power outage? I heard from a couple of people that their EV chargers and stoves got overloaded and are no longer working. Additionally, has it been confirmed that this had to do with the Burloak construction project by Metrolinx?

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u/Confident_Use_1967 — 4 months ago

C-FTXF Question

Does anyone know if this aircraft (still painted as Sunwing) has the new WestJet interior installed yet?

C-FTXF, built in 2019 - FIN 392 - transferred to WestJet 14.05.2025. Now integrated into WestJet (but still wearing full Sunwing c/s)

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u/Confident_Use_1967 — 5 months ago

Incorrect Platform Assignments

Arrived at Burlington tonight and noticed one of the later trains announcing a platform change to 7/8… only problem is we only have 3 platforms lol. I’m assuming this was meant for union and somehow got messed up in the system. Thankfully the train ends at Burlington so no one is boarding and it shouldn’t cause any confusion as a result.

u/Confident_Use_1967 — 5 months ago

Weather Issues - Island Airport

Multiple diversions, and cancellations are being posted this afternoon as a result of low ceilings and gusty winds. No departures or arrivals since noon and expect extended delays and further cancellations to continue into the evening on both Porter and Air Canada as operations hopefully begin to recover.

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u/Confident_Use_1967 — 5 months ago

Pearson - Delays + Gridlock

UPDATE: An AFTN outage resulted in delays with flight plan filing, it’s since been resolved but delays may persist while the backlog clears. Ground stop cancelled.

Expect significant delays this evening due to high air traffic demand / possible staffing shortages. Tier 2 ground stop for the next 1.5-2 hours due to apron gridlock. Departures by all airlines are delayed leading to very limited gate space. at least a dozen aircraft waiting 30+ minutes on gates.

u/Confident_Use_1967 — 5 months ago

PSA - Fire + Lakeshore Closure Downtown

A major fire investigation is underway at an apartment building near the Nelson Ave / Lakeshore intersection which has traffic blocked in both directions. Tons of traffic diverting north. Hope everyone involved is okay.

u/Confident_Use_1967 — 5 months ago