More than 4,500 flights were disrupted on July 14, 2026, across JFK, LaGuardia, Newark, and Philadelphia airports. Severe thunderstorms and FAA air traffic controller shortages caused over 500 cancellations and 4,000 delays.
More than 500 flights were cancelled and over 4,000 delayed at JFK, LaGuardia, Newark, and Philadelphia airports on July 11 due to storms and FAA staffing shortages. Airlines faced prolonged disruptions, stranding thousands of passengers.
On July 13, 2026, the US Treasury sanctioned Cuba's Ministry of Tourism and two state companies, GEMAR and GECOMEX. The action requires contract wind-downs by August 12 amid growing geopolitical tensions and an ongoing oil blockade.