Morning in the haze: how weather conditions violated PEARSON airport schedule
On Friday morning, dense fog covered the territory of the Toronto Parson international airport, causing significant malfunctions in the operation of air transport. The visibility on the runway decreased to a critical minimum, which led to mass delays and temporary suspension of flight disposal.
From the early morning, the airlines began to notify passengers about delays, offering them to monitor updates on official sites and mobile applications. As of noon, more than 200 flights were postponed, dozens of more were redirected to other airports or expected permission to land in the air.
Visibility below the norm: how the airport coped with the weather anomaly
Weather control services recorded a decrease in visibility to less than 150 meters - this is much lower than the minimum level necessary for safe take -off and landing. According to experts, the fog arose due to a sharp temperature difference and high humidity in the region of the Great Toronto.
The airport works according to strict aviation standards, and under such conditions, all operations either slow down or suspended until visibility restore.
“Security is our main priority. We understand that the delays are inconvenient, but in such situations it is better to show patience than to take risks, ”said Caitlin Donovan, a representative of PEARSON.
Passengers reaction and support measures
Hundreds of passengers awaiting new schedules accumulated in the terminals. The airport quickly launched additional support points where hot drinks, water and consultations were provided. Representatives of airlines for personal informing passengers about the status of their flights were also placed.
Passengers noted that, despite the delays, the staff behaved restrainedly, maintained order and helped to understand the changes in the schedule.
“Yes, delay is unpleasant, especially when you fly on business. But I saw how the staff tries, how everything was organized, and it calms down a little, ”the flight passenger in Kalgary shared his impression.
Impact on neighboring airports
Due to the situation in Toronto, the neighboring airports in Ottawa, Montreal and Hamilton, where separate flights were redirected, experienced additional loads. Airlines tried to minimize the inconvenience, organizing a transfer for passengers whose flights were moved.
In addition, in connection with a violation of the schedule of departures, the docking flights, especially international ones, were violated. Passengers with transfers were recommended to seek help from registration points for re -registration of tickets.
How to avoid problems in the future: tips from the airport service
In connection with the incident, representatives of the airport again reminded the passengers of the importance of checking the status of a flight before going to the airport. Especially in the autumn-winter period, when the weather can change dramatically.
Here are a few recommendations from PEARSON:
- Regularly check the flight status on the site or through the airline application
- Come in advance, but be prepared for possible changes
- In case of delay, maintain calm and follow the personnel instructions
- Be sure to indicate current contact details when booking
The situation is stabilized
By dinner, the fog began to gradually dissipate, and part of the flights resumed the flights. Nevertheless, the full restoration of the schedule was expected closer to the evening.
Meteorologists warn that similar weather conditions are possible in the coming days. In this regard, the airport services strengthened observation of weather consuming and introduced additional shifts for operational response.
