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NORAD Scrambles Jets After Suspicious Incident at Montreal Airport

3/21/2026

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The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) scrambled fighter jets in response to a security incident involving two planes bound for Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, which caused delays and was followed by airport operations returning to normal.
The alert was triggered by a passenger's ticket issue, possibly linked to stolen Aeroplan points.
Two men were arrested upon landing.
Security protocols were activated after a suspicious suitcase was identified.
The Independent has reached out to Air Canada and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police for further comments.

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Story summary

The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) scrambled fighter jets in response to a security incident involving two planes bound for Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, which caused delays and was followed by airport operations returning to normal.
The alert was triggered by a passenger's ticket issue, possibly linked to stolen Aeroplan points.
Two men were arrested upon landing.
Security protocols were activated after a suspicious suitcase was identified.
The Independent has reached out to Air Canada and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police for further comments.