Airlines

Southwest Airlines will begin nonstop weekend flights from Knoxville to Las Vegas on March 13, 2027. The flights, lasting 4.5 hours, provide an alternative to Allegiant's existing nonstop service.

Southwest Airlines will introduce 19 new domestic routes in spring 2027 starting in March. The airline is adding more flights from Austin and Orlando as part of expanding its network.

Delta Air Lines will launch nonstop flights from Los Angeles to Manila starting March 28, 2027, initially three times weekly, increasing to daily in June. The service is Delta's first nonstop route serving the Philippines from LAX.

Smoke from over 900 Canadian wildfires delayed more than 10,700 U.S. flights on July 17, 2026, across the Midwest, Great Lakes, and East Coast. Several major airlines issued rebooking waivers while hazardous air quality affected millions.

Smoke from over 900 Canadian wildfires delayed more than 10,700 flights in the US on July 17, 2026. Critical air quality advisories affect 17 airports and expose 100 million Americans to hazardous pollution.

More than 10,700 US flights were delayed on July 17, 2026, due to smoke from over 900 Canadian wildfires impacting air quality across 18 states. Airlines United, Delta, and American issued travel advisories and waivers for affected flights within specific deadlines.

United Airlines canceled more than 2,000 flights nationwide on July 20, 2026, due to a technology outage. Ground stops were also implemented, causing widespread delays.

Smoke from over 900 Canadian wildfires delayed more than 10,700 U.S. flights on July 17, 2026, affecting 18 states with hazardous air quality. Airlines issued rebooking waivers as major airports in the Midwest and Great Lakes struggled with flight disruptions.

On July 20, 2026, European airports faced 54 flight cancellations and 1,724 delays affecting major hubs including London Heathrow, Rome Fiumicino, and Amsterdam Schiphol. Airlines such as British Airways and KLM recorded significant disruptions amid operational challenges and Middle East airspace influences.

Philadelphia International Airport faced over 290 delays and 96 cancellations on July 19, continuing fallout from severe thunderstorms on July 18. Passengers endured long waits, flight cancellations, and limited rebooking options amid ongoing operational challenges.