The FAA imposed ground stops at DFW and Dallas Love Field airports on July 16, 2026, due to thunderstorms. The stops caused average departure delays of 90 minutes at DFW and 75 minutes at Love Field before being lifted in the afternoon.
The US Department of Homeland Security has imposed fixed admission periods for F, J, and I visa holders, limiting student and journalist stay durations. Chinese journalists face a 90-day stay cap with mandatory frequent extensions.
On July 17, 2026, the FAA cancelled over 500 flights and delayed about 4,000 in the New York area. Delays affect JFK, LaGuardia, Newark, and Philadelphia airports due to weather and staffing shortages.