FAA maintained a ground stop at Newark Liberty on August 8 amid severe thunderstorms, leading to 930 cancellations at Newark, JFK, and LaGuardia airports. Major airlines issued no-fee rebooking waivers with deadlines ranging from August 9 to 13.
Porter Airlines canceled flight PD444 from Victoria to Toronto on August 8, 2026, due to a toddler refusing to wear a seatbelt. The flight was rescheduled for the next morning after missing Victoria's runway curfew.
Severe thunderstorms on August 8, 2026 led to 930 flight cancellations at Newark, JFK, and LaGuardia airports. The FAA maintained a ground stop at Newark, causing ongoing delays.