On July 11, 2026, the US experienced 3,189 flight delays and 172 cancellations, with American Airlines and JetBlue most disrupted. Hub airports including Atlanta and JFK reported the highest disruption levels.
The FAA issued a ground stop at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport on July 12, 2026, halting departures and restricting arrivals. This caused hundreds of flight cancellations and widespread delays at the busiest U.S. airport, with ripple effects across major domestic hubs.