Denver International Airport implemented a ground stop and delay on Saturday due to high winds and staff shortages. Departing flights face an average 143-minute delay; arrivals average 15 minutes.
Porter Airlines canceled its August 6, 2026, flight PD444 from Victoria to Toronto after a toddler refused to fasten a seatbelt. The flight was delayed beyond the overnight runway curfew and rescheduled to depart the following day.
Severe thunderstorms on August 8, 2026, triggered FAA ground stops and 930 flight cancellations at Newark Liberty, JFK, and LaGuardia airports. Major airlines offered waivers for free rebooking or cancellations.