The FAA imposed a nationwide ground stop on American Airlines flights shortly after 7 p.m. EDT on July 28, 2026, due to an IT outage. The stop was lifted by 8:10 p.m., but residual airport-specific restrictions remained at Charlotte and Miami airports.
ITB Americas 2026 held from November 10-12 in New York sold 70% of its exhibition space ahead of the event. The trade show gathered over 5,000 industry professionals representing destinations and travel brands across the Americas and beyond.
Nearly 1,000 flights were cancelled on July 28, 2026 at JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark airports due to severe thunderstorms and flooding in New York City. Flood watches covered large parts of the Northeast amid heavy rainfall warnings.