Airlines

More than 1,000 UK flights were cancelled on September 8, 2026, due to a technical failure at NATS. Flight operations began returning to normal by September 10 amid ongoing investigations.

The FAA paused incoming flights at Los Angeles International and San Diego International airports on September 17, 2026, due to staffing shortages at Southern California Terminal Radar Approach Control. Departures were also affected as a result.

FAA staffing shortages at Southern California TRACON caused ground stops affecting flights into LAX and San Diego airports on September 14, 2026. These disruptions led to delays in arrival and potential impacts on departures.

Air Canada and Toronto Pearson Airport have introduced a pilot for facial recognition biometric gates for domestic and US travelers. The program allows enrollment via the airline's app and aims to replace passport and boarding pass checks at the gate.

Air Canada and Toronto Pearson have launched a pilot with four biometric boarding gates using facial recognition. The system allows passengers to board without passports or boarding passes, with voluntary enrollment via the Air Canada app.

Air Canada is piloting facial-recognition biometric boarding gates at Toronto Pearson, enabling mobile app enrollment. The program includes four gates and remains voluntary with traditional checks available.

Breeze Airways will start nonstop flights twice weekly between West Palm Beach, Florida, and Greenville-Spartanburg, South Carolina, on December 18, 2026. Introductory fares begin at $59 one-way, with bookings open from September 15 to 21, 2026.

Qantas will launch nonstop Sydney to London flights in October 2027 using the Airbus A350-1000ULR, ending stopovers on the traditional Kangaroo Route. Ticket sales will begin in February 2027 ahead of the first flight scheduled for late 2027.

Allegiant Air will start nonstop flights from Trenton-Mercer Airport to Florida in late 2026. This service introduces direct flight options for travelers departing from Trenton.

Palma Airport recorded a 53% on-time departure rate in summer 2026, ranking third lowest in Europe. Madrid-Barajas and Malaga airports reported higher punctuality rates at 63% and 62%, respectively.