Airports in Ottawa, Montreal, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Calgary and Vancouver were affected
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Bomb threats to Canadian airports, including Edmonton and Calgary, caused some travel delays across the country early Thursday.
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At Edmonton International Airport, there were some delays related to the security alert, spokesperson Megan Hall said just before 9 a.m. Thursday.
“The safety and security of our passengers, team members and partners is our top priority. We can confirm a security incident had minimal impact on operations. Currently, we have a handful of delays related to this incident,” Hall said.
NAV Canada released a statement saying airports in Ottawa, Montreal, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Calgary and Vancouver were affected.
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“Following the evacuation of a number of our sites and subsequent threat assessment by authorities, service is gradually resuming at affected sites,” said the NAV Canada statement.
“Travellers are advised to check directly with their airline for the latest updates, as delays are expected. We thank airlines and passengers for their patience as we work towards normal operations.”
U.S. Federal Aviation Administration spokesperson Kevin Morris said in a statement there were “brief ground stops” at airports in Montreal and Ottawa, and they were lifted at around 7:40 a.m.
-With files from The Canadian Press
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