WestJet says it’s dealing with “vital operational impacts” as a result of extraordinarily chilly climate within the Prairies and elements of B.C.
Saturday morning, temperatures rendered de-icing fluid ineffective in Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatoon, Regina, Kelowna, Kamloops, Fort McMurray, Prince George, Grande Prairie, Yellowknife and Fort St. John, the airline mentioned in an announcement posted to its web site.
Frigid temperatures have additionally left important gear, equivalent to bridges and gas stations, inoperable.
The airline says these results are compounded by security issues for his or her crews and floor companions. To make sure their security, WestJet says they’ve restricted the period of time staff and contractors can work exterior.
When requested how their operations have been affected by the frigid temperatures, Air Canada advised CBC Information that, to cope with the impacts of the climate, they’ve put a versatile rebooking coverage in place so prospects can change journey plans with out paying further charges.
WestJet additionally introduced versatile flight change and cancellation pointers for visitors travelling to or from Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
The Calgary Airport Authority is advising passengers to verify the standing of their flights earlier than leaving for the airport and to provide themselves further time to regulate to altering circumstances and delays on the roads and on the airport.
“Working in excessive climate circumstances poses its personal challenges. Extended excessive climate occasions regionally and across the nation may end up in delays,” an authority spokesperson wrote in an electronic mail to CBC Information.
