WestJet Says 10 Percent of Fleet Grounded After Calgary Pummelled by Hail

Passengers line-up to pass through security at the Calgary International Airport in Calgary on Aug. 6, 2024. The Canadian Press/Jeff McIntosh

WestJet says 16 of its planes have been grounded after a massive hailstorm hit Calgary earlier this week.

The Calgary-based airline says those aircraft—10 percent of its fleet—need substantial repairs and inspections before they can fly again.