American Airlines Resumes Flights After Nationwide IT Outage and FAA Ground Stop
American Airlines halted nationwide departures on Tuesday due to an IT outage, delaying 1,100 flights and canceling 221. The FAA ordered a ground stop affecting major hubs including Charlotte and Dallas Fort Worth.
American Airlines Ground Stop Halts 1,100 Flights Nationwide on July 28
American Airlines faced a nationwide FAA ground stop on July 28, 2026, after an IT outage delayed more than 1,100 flights. The ground stop lasted under an hour before systems were restored and flights resumed.
American Airlines Resumes Flights After Nationwide IT Outage Ground Stop
American Airlines was subject to a nationwide ground stop by the FAA on July 28, 2026 due to an IT outage. The restriction was lifted by 8:10 p.m. EDT, allowing flights to resume with some residual airport stops remaining.
Varnish Odour Suspends US Customs at Montréal-Trudeau; 20 US Flights Cancelled
U.S. Customs and Border Protection temporarily halted operations at Montréal-Trudeau International Airport on July 29, 2026, cancelling about 20 U.S.-bound flights due to a varnish odour from construction. The airport is in the midst of a $10-billion, decade-long redevelopment project.
American Airlines Resumes Flights After FAA Nationwide Ground Stop
The FAA imposed a nationwide ground stop on American Airlines flights on July 28, 2026 due to an IT outage. The stop was lifted by 8:10 p.m. EDT, but residual airport ground stops remained at Charlotte and Miami.
FAA Ends Nationwide Ground Stop for American Airlines Following IT Issue
An IT connectivity issue on July 28, 2026, led the FAA to impose a nationwide ground stop on American Airlines flights, lifted within an hour. Local ground stops continued at Charlotte and Miami airports during recovery.
United Airlines adds nonstop flights to Cartagena from Houston and Washington Dulles
United Airlines will start year-round nonstop flights to Cartagena from Houston and Washington Dulles on December 17, 2026, operating four weekly flights each. The service connects more than 70 U.S. cities to Cartagena via United's hubs.
JetBlue Cancels 5% of Flights Amid Northeast Storms
JetBlue cancelled 5% of flights on July 10, 2026, following severe storms impacting Northeast U.S. hubs. FAA ground stops at BWI, DCA, and IAD caused delays averaging 15 minutes at BWI.
25 US Airports Under Delay Programs; LaGuardia Worst Hit on July 29, 2026
FAA delay programmes covered 25 US airports on July 29, 2026, with 40 total programmes. LaGuardia (LGA) experienced the longest ground stop lasting 21 hours 40 minutes.
Varnish Odour Suspends US Customs, Cancelling 20 Flights at Montreal Airport
U.S. Customs at Montréal-Trudeau International Airport suspended operations on July 29 due to a varnish odour, canceling around 20 U.S.-bound flights. The Montreal Fire Department found no health risk and ventilation has been increased.
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FAA Staffing Shortages Halt Flights at LAX and San Diego Airports
FAA staffing shortages at Southern California TRACON caused ground stops affecting flights into LAX and San Diego airports on September 14, 2026. These disruptions led to delays in arrival and potential impacts on departures.
Air Canada and Pearson Introduce Facial Recognition Gates Pilot
Air Canada and Toronto Pearson Airport have introduced a pilot for facial recognition biometric gates for domestic and US travelers. The program allows enrollment via the airline's app and aims to replace passport and boarding pass checks at the gate.
Air Canada Pilots Four Biometric Boarding Gates at Toronto Pearson
Air Canada and Toronto Pearson have launched a pilot with four biometric boarding gates using facial recognition. The system allows passengers to board without passports or boarding passes, with voluntary enrollment via the Air Canada app.