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Arctic Blast Causes More Than 600 Flight Disruptions Across Canada
An Arctic blast triggered almost 700 flight disruptions nationwide between 2 – 4 January, forcing companies to re-route or postpone travel and highlighting the need for robust winter-contingency planning. Airlines are waiving fees and offering compensation under Canadian regulations, but employers should expect lingering knock-on effects in both passenger and freight networks.
WestJet Issues Fee-Waiver Advisory for Ontario Airports Amid Winter Storm
WestJet’s 5 January fee-waiver allows even UltraBasic-fare passengers to rebook Ontario flights disrupted by winter weather. Employers should notify travellers immediately, as the policy lets them avoid penalties and reduce itinerary chaos during the storm window.