The FAA deployed its AI-supported air traffic management tool SMART in September 2026, streamlining flight routing nationwide. Nearly 180 flights carrying 24,000 passengers have been rerouted, saving time and fuel while reducing congestion.
Dense fog over London on November 9, 2026 caused cancellations of seven flights at Heathrow and three at London City Airport by 6:30 AM. The Met Office issued a yellow warning for London and South East England, with visibility reduced to 50 metres or less.
More than 803 flights experienced delays and 56 flights were canceled across U.S. airports on November 9, 2026. The disruptions spanned multiple airports and airlines nationwide.