Delta Air Lines Expands Routes and Flight Frequencies at LAX
Delta Air Lines is adding three new routes from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The airline is also boosting weekly flights on seven existing routes from LAX.
FAA Removes Nashville Ground Delay Program After Staffing Issues
The FAA lifted the ground delay program at Nashville International Airport on September 19, 2026, ending a staffing-related delay that lasted about six hours. Average inbound flight delays during the program were approximately 46 minutes, with some flights delayed as much as 97 minutes.
Hole in Manchester Airport Runway Causes Two-Hour Closure, Flight Delays
A hole in runway 05L/23R caused a two-hour closure at Manchester Airport on 19 September 2026. Three incoming flights diverted to Liverpool, and average departure delays reached 50 minutes.
Over 400 Flights Delayed at Denver International Airport Due to Thunderstorms
The FAA issued a ground delay at Denver International Airport on September 19, 2026, due to thunderstorms, affecting 477 flights delayed and 10 canceled. Multiple airlines, including United and Southwest, experienced significant disruptions managed through FAA traffic controls.
FAA Ends Ground Delay Program at Nashville Airport After Staffing Delays
The FAA ended its ground delay program at Nashville International Airport Friday evening after roughly five hours. The program, driven by staffing constraints, delayed flights arriving at Nashville by an average of 46 minutes.
FAAN Rolls Out V-Pass Facial Recognition in Nigerian Domestic Airports July 2026
FAAN began deploying the V-Pass facial recognition system at Nigerian domestic airports in July 2026. This rollout enhances biometric identity verification for domestic passengers.
Frontier Airlines Opens New Route to New York City in Fall 2026
Frontier Airlines will launch a new route to New York City in fall 2026. The airline also offered guidance on how to buy affordable tickets for this service.
Delta Air Lines Adds New Routes and Flight Frequencies at LAX
Delta Air Lines will launch new flights between Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, and Monterey starting December 2026. The carrier also adds a Philadelphia route and increases frequencies at LAX.
Delta Expands LAX Operations with 3 New Routes and 7 Flight Frequency Increases
Delta Air Lines is expanding at Los Angeles International Airport by adding three new routes and boosting frequency on seven existing flights. The announcement on September 18, 2026, promises more direct options and departures for LAX travelers.
FAA Delay Programmes Hit 11 US Airports on September 19; ORD Worst at 312...
On September 19, 11 U.S. airports were under 17 FAA delay programmes. Chicago O'Hare (ORD) bore the worst impact with peak delays up to 312 minutes.















