FAA Ground Delay Program Causes Flight Delays at San Francisco Airport
The FAA activated a ground delay program at San Francisco International Airport on August 13-14, 2026, causing delays for arriving flights. Average delays reached 39 minutes, with some flights delayed up to 1 hour 33 minutes.
Greece Third in Europe for Flight Delays Amid Rising Air Traffic in July 2026
Greece ranked third in Europe for flight delays during July 27-August 2, 2026, responsible for 11% of en route delays. Rising air traffic and limited air traffic control capacity contributed to these delays.
Catania Airport Closed Today with 700+ Flight Cancellations from Mount Etna Ash
Catania Airport is closed on August 14, 2026, because of volcanic ash from Mount Etna. Over 700 flights have been canceled in the past week due to the eruptions.
WestJet Flight Attendant Strike Notice Spurs 72-Hour Flight Cancellations Starting Today
WestJet flight attendants issued a strike notice prompting a 72-hour lockout and mass cancellations starting August 14, 2026. Up to 75,000 passengers could be affected as negotiations continue.
FAA Ground Delay Causes Flight Delays at San Francisco International Airport
The FAA instituted a ground delay program at San Francisco International Airport on August 13, 2026, causing average arrival flight delays of 39 minutes. Low cloud ceilings limited visibility, impacting both inbound and departing flights.
WestJet Flight Attendants Issue Strike Notice, Lockout and Mass Cancellations Begin August 14
WestJet flight attendants and CUPE issued a strike notice starting August 14, 2026, prompting a 72-hour lockout and possible flight cancellations impacting 75,000 passengers. The labour dispute centers on pay for all working hours from check-in to clock-out.
FAA Ground Stop Delays Southwest Flights at Harry Reid Int’l Airport Today
The FAA imposed a ground stop at Harry Reid International Airport on August 14, 2026. Southwest Airlines flights departing from the Nevada airport were delayed due to the operational restriction.
FAA Ground Stop Delays Southwest Flights at Harry Reid Intl on August 14, 2026
The FAA imposed a ground stop at Harry Reid International Airport on August 14, 2026. This caused delays for Southwest Airlines flights departing from the Nevada airport.
Ryanair and Google Cloud Partner on Five-Year AI Expansion
Ryanair and Google Cloud agreed to a five-year deal starting August 2026 to broaden AI use in airline operations. The collaboration focuses on improving efficiency and customer service.
FAA Ground Stop at Harry Reid Airport Delays Southwest Airlines Flights
The FAA issued a ground stop today at Harry Reid International Airport, causing delays for Southwest Airlines departures. Severe weather with low visibility prompted the FAA action.















