In an official public statement issued shortly after the cancellation, ZED Airlines has confirmed that its scheduled round-trip flight connecting Cap-Haïtien, Haiti and Montreal, Canada, set to depart on Monday, June 8, 2026, was scrapped at the eleventh hour due to unforeseen new regulatory demands from Canadian border officials.
The airline noted that all pre-departure preparations had already been completed, and the check-in process for passengers was on the verge of launching when the sudden notification arrived from the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). The agency introduced new administrative and operational requirements that the carrier would need to satisfy before the flight could land at Montreal’s airport.
With only minimal advance warning of the new rules arriving just moments before the flight’s scheduled departure, ZED Airlines confirmed it was impossible to meet the updated specifications immediately. That left the carrier with no choice but to scrap the flight, with operations on the route paused until all the authorities’ demands can be fully addressed and approved.
In a key clarification, the airline emphasized that the cancellation has no connection to any lapse or issue with its existing air operator certifications. All necessary operating authorizations for the route were already in place and fully valid at the time of the scheduled flight. The entire disruption stems exclusively from the last-minute new administrative and operational rules issued by Montreal authorities and the CBSA, and does not impact any of the operating permits ZED Airlines currently holds.
ZED Airlines extended its deepest regret for the major inconvenience the cancellation has caused to booked passengers, and offered sincere apologies to all travelers impacted by the situation, which the carrier notes was completely outside of its control.
Company teams are currently working in active, close coordination with Canadian and relevant authorities to resolve the outstanding issues and lock in a solution as quickly as possible. The airline remains fully committed to supporting all affected passengers, and is working to put forward reasonable alternative arrangements that will cut down on the disruption caused by the cancellation.
The carrier thanked passengers for their understanding, patience and ongoing trust, and confirmed that it will release additional public updates as soon as a permanent solution is reached and a new rescheduled departure date can be confirmed.