MONTREAL –
Canadian airlines and airports took the top spot for flight delays over the long July weekend, more than any other airline around the world.
According to tracking service FlightAware, Air Canada ranked first for delays on Saturday and Sunday, affecting a total of more than 700 trips, or about two-thirds of its flights, according to tracking service FlightAware. .
WestJet and its budget subsidiary Swoop ranked third and fourth in delays on Saturday.
Toronto’s Pearson Airport took second place on Sunday, below China’s Guangzhou airport while Montreal was sixth, with a later take-off rate than London and Amsterdam’s main airports.
Last week, Air Canada said it would cut its summer schedule by more than 15%, nearly 10,000 flights in July and August, as the country’s airline network falters under a strong tourism resurgence. .
Kicking off peak travel season, Canada Day long weekend sees long lines and baggage mazes flood social media as airports around the globe grapple with overflowing terminals after two years pent-up demand.
This report by the Canadian Press was first published on July 4, 2022
