Mount Etna erupted on August 11, 2026, causing 98 cancellations at Catania-Fontanarossa Airport and widespread disruptions across Europe. European airports recorded 2,204 delays and 229 cancellations that day.
Porter Airlines cancelled a Victoria to Toronto flight on 6 August 2026 after a child refused to fasten their seatbelt, preventing takeoff. Passengers were rebooked following a delay that caused the flight to miss Victoria Airport's runway closing time.
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria launched the V-Pass facial recognition system in July 2026. The system is deployed at Nigerian domestic airports to improve passenger processing speed and security.