YQR monitoring cancellations as U.S. grounds flights nationwide

The Regina International Airport says it is monitoring local impacts as the United States grounds all departing flights nationwide.

A Minneapolis-St. Paul flight scheduled to arrive in Regina on Friday night has been cancelled, according to a spokesperson for YQR.

The airport will monitor for additional impacts on other flights from the United States, depending on how long the issue lasts, the spokesperson said.

The grounding was issued by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration due to a “communication issue impacting all U.S. Air Route Traffic Control Centers,” and travellers are advised to stay updated with their airline.

Airports in other major cities have also reported flight impacts to and from the United States, and this is the first nationwide ground stop since January 2023.

Those traveling through YQR can check the most recent updates through the airport’s information channels.