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Vietjet Confirms WSI-Ho Chi Minh Flights Starting January 2027
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United Airlines Launches Weekly Palm Beach-San Francisco Nonstop Service
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Porter Airlines Cancels Victoria-Toronto Flight After Child Refuses Seatbelt
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Porter Airlines Cancels Victoria to Toronto Flight After Child Refuses Seatbelt
Porter Airlines cancelled a Victoria to Toronto flight on August 6, 2026 after a child refused to fasten a seatbelt. Passengers were rebooked for the next day’s flight.
Severe Weather Triggers 120+ Cancellations at ORD, 100+ at JFK and LGA on Aug...
Severe thunderstorms on August 11, 2026, caused over 120 flight cancellations at Chicago O'Hare and more than 100 cancellations combined at JFK and LaGuardia. Major U.S. airlines issued waivers allowing fee-free rebooking for affected passengers.
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