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Porter Airlines canceled flight PD444 from Victoria to Toronto on 6 August 2026 after a toddler refused to fasten a seatbelt. The aborted takeoff caused passengers to be stranded overnight in Victoria.

Severe thunderstorms on August 8, 2026, caused 930 flight cancellations and FAA ground stops at Newark Liberty, JFK, and LaGuardia airports. Airlines issued fee waivers allowing free rebooking through August 9 or later.

NJ Transit suspended multiple rail lines on August 8, 2026, including the Morris and Essex line, Gladstone Branch, and Montclair Boonton line. Disruptions were caused by signal issues and downed trees, with bus and PATH services honoring rail tickets to assist commuters.