American Airlines Ground Stop Lifted After IT Outage on July 28, 2026
American Airlines faced a nationwide ground stop on July 28, 2026 after an IT outage disrupted systems. The FAA lifted the ban by 8:10 p.m. EDT, but airport-specific delays continued at Charlotte and Miami airports.
American Airlines Ground Stop Ends Following IT Outage
American Airlines was subject to a nationwide ground stop on July 28, 2026, after an IT outage disrupted flight operations. The FAA lifted the ground stop by 8:10 p.m. EDT, but airport-specific restrictions remained at Charlotte and Miami.
FAA Lifts Nationwide Ground Stop on American Airlines After IT Outage
The FAA issued a temporary nationwide ground stop for American Airlines flights on July 28, 2026, due to an IT connectivity problem. The stop was lifted by 8:10 p.m. EDT, though localized airport restrictions and weather-related delays persisted.
Nearly 1,000 Flights Canceled at New York Area Airports Amid Severe Storms
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United Airlines Cancels Hundreds of Flights Over 48 Hours Due to Weather
United Airlines canceled hundreds of flights in the last 48 hours due to severe weather. The cancellations have created ongoing disruptions for travelers flying with the carrier.
Nearly 1,000 Flights Canceled at New York Area Airports Due to Storms
Nearly 1,000 flights were canceled at JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark airports on July 29, 2026, due to severe storms causing heavy rain and flooding. Officials issued flood watches and warned of hazardous travel across New York City and surrounding areas.
FAA lifts nationwide ground stop on American Airlines after IT outage
The FAA imposed a nationwide ground stop on American Airlines flights shortly after 7 p.m. EDT on July 28, 2026, due to an IT outage. The stop was lifted by 8:10 p.m., but residual airport-specific restrictions remained at Charlotte and Miami airports.
Nearly 1,000 Flights Cancelled at NYC Airports on July 28 Due to Severe Storms
Nearly 1,000 flights were cancelled on July 28, 2026 at JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark airports due to severe thunderstorms and flooding in New York City. Flood watches covered large parts of the Northeast amid heavy rainfall warnings.
FAA Imposes and Lifts Nationwide Ground Stop on American Airlines July 28, 2026
The FAA issued a nationwide ground stop on all American Airlines flights on July 28, 2026 due to an IT outage. The restriction was lifted shortly after 8:10 p.m. EDT, allowing flights to resume.
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Southwest Airlines started weekly nonstop service from Sonoma County Airport to Denver on April 7, 2026, planning daily flights by March 2027. Passenger traffic at Sonoma County rose 24.5% in June 2026 compared to the previous year.
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