The FAA extended a ground stop at Newark Airport through 10:15 p.m. on August 8, 2026, due to severe thunderstorms. As of 9:45 p.m., 930 flights were cancelled and over 1,000 delayed across Newark, Kennedy, and LaGuardia airports.
WestJet is restoring its flight schedule after a cabin crew strike cancelled hundreds of flights across Canada and key international routes. Flexible change and cancellation policies remain to assist affected passengers during recovery.
The FAA continues a ground stop at Newark Airport through 10:15 p.m. on August 8, causing 930 flight cancellations across tri-state airports. Ground stops at JFK and LaGuardia have lifted but delays persist alongside NJ Transit rail suspensions.