The FAA issued ground stops at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson Airport on July 12, 2026, because of thunderstorms. Over 900 flights faced delays averaging 40 minutes.
GOL Linhas Aéreas began nonstop flights between Rio de Janeiro and New York-JFK in July 2026, operating Airbus A330 aircraft three times weekly. The route marks GOL's first long-haul international service as part of its expansion beyond South America to the U.S. market.
On July 12, 2026, 51 flight cancellations and 2,575 delays occurred across European airports, including Zurich and Athens. Major airlines affected include easyJet, Ryanair, and British Airways.