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The FAA continues a ground stop at Newark Airport on August 7, 2026, due to storms. Numerous flights have been cancelled, causing travel disruptions at the airport.

Flight delays at Sydney Airport on August 8, 2026, affected over 150 flights including Qantas, QantasLink, and Virgin Australia services. The disruptions were caused by air traffic controller roster constraints, with recruitment of 95 new controllers expected this year.

The EU launched its biometric Entry/Exit System in October 2025 covering 29 countries, introducing biometric registration for non-EU travelers. Early 2026 saw waits up to two hours at airports and long queues at land borders including Croatia–Serbia due to processing challenges.