Skip to content

WestJet still working to repair 16 planes damaged by hailstorm

WestJet says it could be several more weeks before its entire fleet is back in service.

Sixteen of the company’s aircraft were seriously damaged during a hailstorm in Calgary last week.

The airline says sourcing specialized equipment and materials and completing repairs will take several weeks.

With more than 10 per cent of its fleet impacted, WestJet says proactive cancellations will continue for the time being.

An average of 50 flights per day are currently being cancelled, but the airline anticipates fewer cancellations as aircraft are returned to service in a phased approach.

WestJet is currently cancelling an average of 50 flights per day, however anticipates fewer cancellations will be required as aircraft are returned to service in a phased approach.

It is also looking at adding additional flights operated by WestJet Encore and partner, Canadian North, to help reduce cancellations.

  • Brad Perry is an award-winning news anchor and reporter and a 2013 graduate of the NBCC journalism program. Based in New Brunswick, he is also the assistant national news director for Acadia Broadcasting. Contact Brad at perry.brad@radioabl.ca.

    View all posts

Do you have a news tip?

Submit to ONNews@radioabl.ca.

loader-image
Kenora, CA
4:42 pm, Apr 10, 2026
weather icon 2°C
L: 2° H: 2°

What’s Trending