The FAA issued ground stops at major U.S. airports on August 3, 2026. These caused hundreds of flight cancellations and delays affecting several airlines.
WestJet flight attendants initiated a strike on August 2, 2026, leading to cancellations of over 300 flights and grounding about 600. Around 250,000 passengers are affected nationwide, with significant rebooking challenges reported.
Delta Air Lines has ended nonstop flights from JFK to three US hubs due to rising fuel and operational costs. The airline will start nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham to Southwest Florida on November 21, 2026.