The crash occurred in the afternoon as the jet was attempting to land, forcing the airport to halt operations for over two hours. As Pearson worked to resume normal activities, it was already dealing with severe operational challenges after two snowstorms blanketed the region with over eight inches of snow. Nearly 400 flights were canceled late on Monday, while more than 300 experienced delays, according to data from FlightAware.
With only three out of its five runways operational, the airport was struggling to handle the influx of travelers trying to catch up after the major weather disruptions of the weekend. On Sunday alone, over 300 flights faced cancellations, and more than 500 experienced delays, exacerbating the crowded travel situation. The airport’s extensive maintenance teams had been tirelessly clearing snow across 1,200 acres to facilitate safe operations.
The recent weather has forced passengers and airlines into a cycle of uncertainty as they navigate ongoing operational issues resulting from the severe winter weather, which has had lasting effects on flight schedules. As the recovery efforts continue, travelers are encouraged to stay informed through official airline channels and the airport's updates.
With only three out of its five runways operational, the airport was struggling to handle the influx of travelers trying to catch up after the major weather disruptions of the weekend. On Sunday alone, over 300 flights faced cancellations, and more than 500 experienced delays, exacerbating the crowded travel situation. The airport’s extensive maintenance teams had been tirelessly clearing snow across 1,200 acres to facilitate safe operations.
The recent weather has forced passengers and airlines into a cycle of uncertainty as they navigate ongoing operational issues resulting from the severe winter weather, which has had lasting effects on flight schedules. As the recovery efforts continue, travelers are encouraged to stay informed through official airline channels and the airport's updates.
