United Airlines Starts New Nonstop Routes to Cartagena in December 2026
United Airlines will begin year-round nonstop flights from Houston and Washington Dulles to Cartagena, Colombia starting December 17, 2026. Each route will operate four times weekly with Boeing 737 aircraft offering in-flight entertainment.
Etihad Airways Adds 20 New Routes via Partnerships
Etihad Airways launched 20 new routes on 28 July 2026 after agreements with three airlines. The expansion broadens Etihad's network through strategic partnerships.
Montreal Airport Cancels 20 U.S. Flights After Customs Halt Over Varnish Odour
U.S. Customs suspended operations at Montréal-Trudeau Airport on July 29, 2026, due to a varnish odour from construction materials. This led to about 20 U.S.-bound flight cancellations and passenger delays.
American Airlines IT Outage Delays 1,100 Flights with FAA Ground Stop
On July 29, 2026, American Airlines faced a nationwide ground stop ordered by the FAA due to an internal IT failure. Over 1,100 flights were delayed and more than 200 canceled before service resumed within an hour.
U.S. Customs Halt Cancels 20 Flights at Montréal-Trudeau Airport July 29-30
U.S. Customs and Border Protection suspended operations at Montréal-Trudeau Airport on July 29, cancelling about 20 U.S.-bound flights. The disruption, caused by construction-related varnish odour, has led to delays as operations resume.
US Customs Suspension Cancels 20 Flights at Montréal-Trudeau Airport on July 29
U.S. Customs suspended operations at Montréal-Trudeau International Airport on July 29, 2026, cancelling about 20 U.S.-bound flights due to a varnish odour. The Montreal Fire Department confirmed no health risk from the odour.
American Airlines IT Outage Delays 1,100 Flights July 29, 2026
American Airlines experienced a nationwide IT outage on July 29, 2026, causing delays on 1,100 flights and cancellations of 221. The FAA imposed a ground stop lasting under an hour before flights resumed.
About 20 U.S. Flights Cancelled at Montréal-Trudeau on July 29 Due to USCBP Suspension
U.S. Customs and Border Protection temporarily suspended operations at Montréal-Trudeau International Airport on July 29, 2026, causing around 20 U.S.-bound flight cancellations. The disruption was caused by a strong varnish odour from painting work linked to a $10-billion airport redevelopment project.
American Airlines Delays 1,100 Flights After IT Failure and FAA Ground Stop
American Airlines experienced an IT system breakdown on July 29, 2026, resulting in 1,100 flight delays. The FAA imposed and later lifted a ground stop during the outage.
American Airlines IT Outage Causes FAA Ground Stop and 1,100 Flight Delays
An IT failure on July 29, 2026, forced American Airlines to halt all departures nationwide under an FAA ground stop. Over 1,100 flights were delayed and more than 200 canceled during the outage.
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