Flight Delay Compensation in Alberta
Alberta has two major airports: Calgary (YYC), WestJet's headquarters, and Edmonton (YEG), Flair Airlines' home base. Chinook winds and winter weather contribute to delays at both.
How do chinook winds affect flights in Alberta?
Chinook winds can cause sudden temperature changes and turbulence, particularly at YYC. This can lead to delays but airlines can't always claim these as "outside their control" since they're predictable and frequent.
Are WestJet delays more common at their Calgary hub?
Despite being WestJet's home base, delay rates at YYC are comparable to other airports (15-20%). Hub operations can actually cause cascading delays when earlier flights are disrupted.