Canada’s flight delays pile up, with passengers and crews paying the price

About a third of Canadian flights face delays each year, and most are within airlines' control

20 Oct 2025 • 4 min read

Flight attendants and supporters attend a rally for Air Canada flight attendants on Parliament Hill in September. One protestor carries the CUPE sign "Unpaid work won't fly."

A rally for Air Canada flight attendants on Parliament Hill in September. Delayed flights carry a price tag for both passengers and crews. (Canadian Press/Sean Kilpatrick)

Patti Sonntag

Patti Sonntag is a Parliament Hill investigative journalist specializing in data-driven and collaborative reporting. Investigations she has led or conducted independently have received more than 30 honours.

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