A Porter Airlines flight from Victoria to Toronto was cancelled on August 6, 2026, due to a child's refusal to wear a seatbelt. Passengers were rebooked on flights the next day following the incident.
Severe storms on August 11, 2026, caused over 220 flight cancellations and more than 650 delays at ORD, JFK, and LaGuardia airports. American Airlines, United, Delta, and JetBlue issued waivers allowing fee-free rebooking for affected passengers.
The FAA imposed a ground stop on flights to Chicago O'Hare and Midway airports on August 11, 2026, due to severe storms. Wind gusts up to 100 mph and tornadoes caused travel delays and airport disruptions.