American Airlines launched a second flight between the U.S. and Venezuela on July 14, 2026. The new route supports connectivity amid Venezuela's ongoing earthquake recovery.
More than 4,500 flights were disrupted on July 14, 2026, across JFK, LaGuardia, Newark, and Philadelphia airports. Severe thunderstorms and FAA air traffic controller shortages caused over 500 cancellations and 4,000 delays.
More than 500 flights were cancelled and over 4,000 delayed at JFK, LaGuardia, Newark, and Philadelphia airports on July 11 due to storms and FAA staffing shortages. Airlines faced prolonged disruptions, stranding thousands of passengers.