1,191 Flights Delayed and 108 Cancelled at U.S. Airports on July 31, 2026
On July 31, 2026, 1,191 flights were delayed and 108 flights cancelled at U.S. airports. The disruptions affected multiple airports nationwide.
WestJet Cancels 76 Flights Ahead of Flight Attendant Strike Notice
WestJet cancelled 76 flights on July 31, 2026, as a flight attendant strike notice was issued, with a possible strike start on August 2. The union represents 4,400 attendants who are negotiating contract terms involving unpaid ground work.
1,191 Flights Delayed and 108 Cancelled at U.S. Airports on July 31
On July 31, 2026, a total of 1,191 flights were delayed and 108 flights cancelled at U.S. airports. The disruptions affected travelers across multiple airports nationwide.
WestJet Cancels 76 Flights Ahead of Possible Flight Attendant Strike
WestJet canceled 76 flights on July 31, 2026, ahead of a possible flight attendant strike starting August 2. The labor dispute centers on unpaid ground time compensation.
American Airlines IT Failure Delays Over 1,100 Flights Nationwide
American Airlines delayed about 1,100 flights nationwide on July 30, 2026, after an IT failure linked to a third-party vendor. An FAA ground stop and disrupted vendor technology platforms also contributed to the operational chaos.
American Airlines IT Failure Delays Over 1,100 Flights on July 31, 2026
An IT failure tied to a third-party vendor delayed about 1,100 American Airlines flights on July 31, 2026. FAA ground stops and overloaded rebooking channels compounded the impact nationwide.
1,191 Flight Delays and 108 Cancellations Across U.S. Airports on July 31, 2026
On July 31, 2026, more than 1,191 flights were delayed and 108 cancelled across U.S. airports. These disruptions affected travelers flying within or from the United States.
U.S. Airports Report 1,191 Flight Delays and 108 Cancellations on July 31, 2026
On July 31, 2026, U.S. airports faced 1,191 flight delays and 108 cancellations. These disruptions occurred across multiple airports nationwide.
American Airlines IT Failure Causes 1,100 Flight Delays Nationwide
An IT failure linked to a third-party vendor delayed about 1,100 American Airlines flights on July 30, 2026, after an FAA ground stop. The airline confirmed the outage was a technology issue, not a cyberattack.
WestJet Cancels 76 Flights Before Potential August 2 Cabin Crew Strike
WestJet has cancelled 76 flights affecting Canadian airports as a flight attendant strike looms. The union CUPE Local 8125 issued a 72-hour strike notice over unpaid ground work.














