More than 100 flights were cancelled at Toronto Pearson and Montreal-Trudeau airports on November 13-14, 2026, following a nationwide ground stop issued by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The ground stop halted all departing U.S. flights, disrupting thousands of passengers bound for destinations in the United States.
Flight Cancellations and Delays at Toronto Pearson
Toronto Pearson International Airport suspended all U.S.-bound departures and arrivals, cancelling over 120 flights scheduled for the period. Air Canada cancelled all remaining flights between Toronto and the U.S. for the evening, including some connecting flights to the Caribbean and South America that cross U.S. airspace. The airport also cancelled at least
20 other international flights affected by the FAA’s stoppage. Officials warned that additional delays and cancellations could persist as operations recover.
Impact at Montreal-Trudeau and Other Canadian Airports
Montreal-Trudeau Airport also experienced hundreds of cancellations linked to the FAA’s order. Canadian airports anticipated ongoing delays while flight operations gradually resumed in the wake of the ground stop. The disruption left many passengers stranded and facing long wait times. Airlines operating U.S.-bound routes at both airports worked to manage the backlog amid the evolving situation.
The FAA ground stop caused a suspension of all flights departing for the U.S. after communications problems at regional air traffic control centers,
with the order lifted around 8:15 p.m. ET. NAV Canada, the country’s air navigation provider, said that its systems continued normal operations and implemented traffic management measures at Toronto Pearson and other major airports during the stoppage.
Travelers experienced cancellations and extensive delays while airports entered recovery mode to restore schedules, with authorities advising passengers to prepare for further waiting as flights resumed.
