The FAA enforced a ground stop at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport today. The suspension of flights was triggered by increased monsoon weather, causing delays and cancellations.
The Australian government has frozen the National Planning Level for new international students at 295,000 for 2026 and 2027. Visa applications and commencements are declining, with 2026 commencements 8% below 2025 and 13% below 2019.
The FAA canceled over 500 flights and delayed about 4,000 at JFK, LaGuardia, Newark, and Philadelphia airports on July 14, 2026. These disruptions are due to weather and air traffic control staffing shortages.