Flight Diverted
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Passenger’s attempt to open door diverts Vancouver-Toronto flight to WinnipegWestJet says in an email that Flight 710 diverted to Winnipeg after a passenger attempted to open a door during a flight from Vancouver to Toronto on Friday.CanadaFeb 17, 2024
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‘Unruly passenger’ caused Ontario flight to be diverted, had to be restrained onboard: police"One of the pilots along with other passengers were forced to restrain and subdue the accused until the aircraft could be landed safely," police allege.CrimeJun 7, 2022
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‘Erratic’ anti-masker booted off flight after ‘snorting white substance’The suspect was arrested in Minneapolis after 'annoying' other passengers and refusing to wear a mask, officials said.TrendingMay 18, 2021
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Air Canada flight from Montreal headed to Calgary diverted to WinnipegThe Winnipeg Airports Authority confirmed to Global News that Air Canada Flight 317 was en route to Calgary from Montreal when it had to be diverted due to a mechanical issue.CanadaJan 29, 2021
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WestJet flight from Calgary diverted to Vancouver after plane damaged by bird strikeThe collision caused visible damage to the aircraft's nose.Jan 14, 2020
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Flight bound for Israel makes emergency landing in HalifaxThe El Al Israel Airlines flight was forced to land in Halifax at around 11 p.m. after a report of smoke in the cockpit.CanadaJan 10, 2020
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Air New Zealand flight diverts to Winnipeg airportAn Air New Zealand plane traveling from Los Angeles to London, UK was diverted to Winnipeg's airport just after midnight to care for a passenger.ConsumerMay 14, 2019
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Vancouver to Chicago flight forced to land in Seattle over possible blown tireThe airline says the plane landed safely just before 2 p.m. and was being inspected by a mechanical team.CanadaApr 19, 2019
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Smoke from onboard oven forces Vancouver to Winnipeg flight to divert to ReginaAir Canada says a replacement plane is on the way, and that passengers will arrive at their destination about six hours late.Apr 18, 2019
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Plane bound for London makes emergency stop in WinnipegA United flight made an unscheduled stop in Winnipeg on its way from Los Angeles to London.EconomyJan 11, 2019
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