Bomb Threats Disrupt Ottawa and Montreal Airports
Bomb threats briefly halted flights at Ottawa and Montreal airports. Both airports lifted ground stops after resolving the threats. Employees were evacuated, and authorities are investigating. Delays continue as a result of the threat, while airport and law enforcement ensure safety protocols.
Operations at Ottawa and Montreal international airports faced interruptions on Thursday due to bomb threats. The disruptions ended after the threats were resolved, confirmed by Transport Canada and the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration.
Security measures were heightened with employees evacuated safely. Ottawa's airport announced on X that normal operations resumed, while Montreal's authorities weren't immediately available for comments. NAV Canada, managing air traffic control, acknowledged threats impacting several facilities.
Transport Canada collaborated with airport officials and law enforcement to assess safety comprehensively. Although efforts are underway to normalize activities, some flights may experience delays, and investigations by the Ottawa Police Service are ongoing.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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