Suspicious package briefly disrupts Montreal airport flights, but operations resume safely with no threat found. Delays affected travellers.
Suspicious Package Sparks Brief Airport Disruption
A tense moment unfolded at Montréal–Trudeau International Airport on Wednesday. A suspicious package triggered a temporary slowdown in flight operations.
At first, officials reduced incoming air traffic. This happened after a “package of interest” was found on a plane that had just landed. Soon after, police stepped in and began their investigation.
Runway Closure Causes Delays
Because of the situation, one of the airport’s two runways shut down. Meanwhile, the second runway stayed open, so flights continued, though at a slower pace.
As a result, several domestic and cross-border flights faced delays. Travellers experienced disruptions; however, airport staff worked quickly to manage the flow.
Flights Resume as Safety Confirmed
By just before 5 p.m., both runways reopened. At that point, officials confirmed there was no danger to passengers. Even though the investigation continued, operations returned to normal.
Importantly, authorities reassured travellers that safety was never compromised.
Confusion Over FAA Alert
Earlier in the afternoon, the Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop. That meant some U.S. flights heading to Montreal could not take off.
Initially, the alert mentioned a possible bomb threat. However, Quebec provincial police quickly clarified that no such threat existed. Instead, they described it as an ongoing investigation into an airport incident.
Later, the FAA eased the restriction to a ground delay. Consequently, flights resumed, although delays of up to an hour remained.
Authorities Stay Tight-Lipped
Meanwhile, Transport Canada confirmed it was aware of the situation involving an Air Canada flight. However, officials shared few details. They noted they were working closely with local authorities and the airline.
Travel Back to Normal
In the end, the disruption proved short-lived. Although travellers faced brief delays, the airport quickly returned to full operation.
So, while the incident caused concern, it ended without harm—and flights are once again moving smoothly through Montreal.
