Toronto Pearson International Airport faced significant travel turmoil on Monday, with a Delta Air Lines jet crashing during landing amid severe winter storms that had already led to hundreds of flight cancellations and delays.
Delta Crash Compounds Winter Weather Woes at Toronto Airport
Delta Crash Compounds Winter Weather Woes at Toronto Airport
Severe snowstorms lead to extensive flight disruptions following a Delta Air Lines jet crash.
The incident occurred just after noon as the jet attempted to land, causing the airport to halt operations for over two hours. This was just the latest setback in a series of delays where nearly 700 flights were affected due to the severe weather.
Returning to operations by 5 p.m., two of the airport's five runways remained closed as crews continued working tirelessly to manage the impact of the storms. The prior weekend saw over eight inches of snow accumulating at Toronto Pearson, leading to more than 300 canceled flights and over 500 delays. The chaos stemmed not just from the weekend's storm but also from a preceding snowstorm which had already overloaded the airport's capabilities.
Toronto Pearson reported that airport teams have been focused on clearing snow from over 1,200 acres to ensure operational efficiency for incoming and outgoing flights amidst the harsh weather conditions.
With continued efforts and setbacks, the chaos at Pearson Airport serves as a stark reminder of how unpredictable winter weather can severely disrupt travel plans, leaving many passengers stranded and frustrated.
Returning to operations by 5 p.m., two of the airport's five runways remained closed as crews continued working tirelessly to manage the impact of the storms. The prior weekend saw over eight inches of snow accumulating at Toronto Pearson, leading to more than 300 canceled flights and over 500 delays. The chaos stemmed not just from the weekend's storm but also from a preceding snowstorm which had already overloaded the airport's capabilities.
Toronto Pearson reported that airport teams have been focused on clearing snow from over 1,200 acres to ensure operational efficiency for incoming and outgoing flights amidst the harsh weather conditions.
With continued efforts and setbacks, the chaos at Pearson Airport serves as a stark reminder of how unpredictable winter weather can severely disrupt travel plans, leaving many passengers stranded and frustrated.
