Around 1,000 flights were cancelled today at JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark airports due to severe storms. The weather disruption affected air operations across the New York City area.
American Airlines was subject to a nationwide FAA ground stop after an IT outage on July 28, 2026, halting departures for about an hour. Residual ground stops remained at Charlotte and Miami airports after resumption.
Nearly 1,000 flights were canceled across JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark airports on July 28, 2026. The cancellations were caused by severe storms in the New York City area.