On August 12, FAA delay programs affected 19 U.S. airports with 32 programs total, led by thunderstorms. Toronto Pearson faced the longest delays, with maximum waits up to 262 minutes.
Porter Airlines canceled a Victoria to Toronto flight on August 6, 2026, after a child refused to wear a seat belt, forcing a return to the terminal. The delay led to passenger rebooking for the following day.
On August 12, 2026, the FAA issued ground stops at Newark, JFK, and LaGuardia airports due to severe thunderstorms. This led to over 200 flight delays and nearly 100 cancellations at LaGuardia alone.