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On July 17, 2026, US air travel faced 4,896 delays and 126 cancellations, with Chicago O’Hare most affected. Wildfire smoke from Canada reduced visibility, causing widespread disruptions across major hubs and airlines.

FAAN will launch the V-Pass biometric facial recognition system at Nigerian domestic airports starting July 2026. The system will speed up passenger processing and improve security using facial recognition technology and a one-time enrolment process.

On July 18, 2026, nearly 5,000 flights were delayed and 126 cancelled across the US. Chicago O’Hare and Southwest Airlines faced the most disruptions amid wildfire smoke and staffing issues.