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Suspicious Package Delays Flights at Montreal Airport

3/19/2026

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A suspicious package on a landing flight prompted Montreal-Trudeau International Airport to close one runway during the investigation on March 19, 2026.
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a ground stop advisory for approximately 90 minutes.
After the advisory was lifted, the FAA reported an average departure delay of 54 minutes for departures to Montreal-Trudeau International Airport due to increased traffic.

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A suspicious package on a landing flight prompted Montreal-Trudeau International Airport to close one runway during the investigation on March 19, 2026.
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a ground stop advisory for approximately 90 minutes.
After the advisory was lifted, the FAA reported an average departure delay of 54 minutes for departures to Montreal-Trudeau International Airport due to increased traffic.