Airports & operations

WestJet flight delayed by Seattle ground congestion

Last observed 2026-10-11 · Confidence 99%

Canonical event record

What happened

WestJet flight WS1553 from Seattle to Calgary experienced more than three hours of departure delay and over 30 minutes of taxiing, reportedly burning up to 800 pounds of fuel before takeoff.

Why it matters: The incident highlights Seattle ground congestion, operational disruption and the fuel-management burden of extended taxiing.

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