Airlines

Newark Liberty International Airport encountered extensive flight delays and cancellations affecting multiple airlines in May 2026. Key domestic and international routes experienced travel disruptions.

More than 50 flight cancellations and nearly 280 delays occurred at key Canadian airports on May 21, 2026, affecting major airlines like Air Canada and WestJet. Travelers are advised to check flight statuses before heading to airports.

Flight cancellations and delays surged across major U.S. airports during the Memorial Day weekend, affecting thousands of travelers. Key airlines and hubs including Delta and New York JFK were notably impacted.

Severe thunderstorms in Texas caused the FAA to impose ground stops at Dallas-Fort Worth Airport, leading to multiple flight delays and cancellations. The disruptions affected major airlines and had ripple effects across several U.S. airports.

United Airlines has brought back nonstop flights connecting Tokyo with the Northern Mariana Islands in 2026. This change removes the layover requirement, providing passengers a more direct travel option.

In 2026, Air Transat launched new direct flights linking Canada with Spain and Panama. These routes aim to offer Canadian snowbirds more dependable travel options amid ongoing disruptions.

In 2026, Japan is among several Asian countries experiencing significant disruptions in tourism and travel due to rising energy costs impacting airlines, hotels, and medical tourism. Travelers should be prepared for possible interruptions in flights and accommodations.

U.S. transportation and Dallas officials have restarted negotiations over routing a possible high-speed rail line through the city. The talks aim to assess route options as part of ongoing efforts to develop Texas high-speed rail.

The California high-speed rail project aims to connect San Francisco to Los Angeles by 2040, with funding needs now estimated at $126 billion amid escalating costs.

A sinkhole has forced the closure of a runway at LaGuardia Airport, leading to significant flight delays and cancellations. More than 400 cancellations have been reported as a result.