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The FAA maintains ground stops at Newark and LaGuardia airports through the evening of August 7, 2026, amid severe thunderstorms. Flight delays exceed two hours at Newark and LaGuardia, while JFK faces delays nearing six hours.

On August 7, 2026, Sydney Airport experienced flight delays up to 80 minutes caused by a shortage of air traffic controllers. Multiple airlines including Qantas, QantasLink, Jetstar, and Virgin Australia were affected.

FAA issued ground stops at LaGuardia and Newark airports on August 8, 2026, due to severe thunderstorms, while JFK ground stop was lifted but delays exceed five hours. Severe weather affects flights across the New York metro region.