Arctic blast snarls Canadian airports, triggers 600-plus flight disruptions and costly detours
An Arctic weather system caused nearly 600 flight delays and close to 100 cancellations across Canada on 6 January, disrupting the first major business-travel week of 2026. Corporations are scrambling to reroute employees, absorb higher costs and, in many cases, shift meetings online. The event spotlights the fragility of winter aviation infrastructure and the need for stronger contingency planning by mobility managers.
Jan 7, 2026
