A power surge on October 25, 2026, at London Stansted Airport caused delays to 250 flights and cancellations of six. The surge disrupted security and baggage handling systems but was resolved by Sunday evening.
CBC Go Public reviewed four Air Canada cases from October 26, 2026, where compensation was denied citing maintenance or safety reasons. Canadian rules exempt airlines from compensation for safety-related cancellations, complicating passenger claims.
On October 26, 2026, over 868 flights faced delays and 39 were canceled at US airports. These travel disruptions affected flights nationwide throughout the day.