A heavy rainstorm on November 6, 2026, caused ground stops at JFK and LaGuardia airports, delaying arrivals through at least 8:00 a.m. EST. Travelers faced average delays of 30 minutes at LaGuardia and 15 minutes at Teterboro amid ongoing thunderstorm activity.
On November 7, 2026, over 1,331 flights were delayed and 59 canceled across major U.S. airports including Boston, New York, and Washington, D.C. Weather conditions with thunderstorms and low clouds caused these disruptions.
India has initiated international Digi Yatra biometric passenger trials across seven airports from November to December 2026, involving Air India and IndiGo flights. Eligible Indian nationals with e-passports can use biometric verification while maintaining traditional travel document requirements.