United Airlines Launches Nonstop Flights to Cartagena from Houston and Washington Dulles
United Airlines will begin nonstop flights from Houston and Washington Dulles to Cartagena, Colombia starting December 17, 2026. The service operates four times weekly, expanding United’s Colombia network.
Etihad Airways Adds 20 New International Routes via Airline Partnerships
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FAA Lifts American Airlines Ground Stop After IT Outage on July 28, 2026
The FAA issued a nationwide ground stop for American Airlines flights on July 28, 2026, due to an IT outage, halting departures shortly after 7 p.m. EDT. The ground stop was lifted by 8:10 p.m., allowing flights to resume.
Nearly 1,000 Flights Cancelled at New York Airports on July 28, 2026
Nearly 1,000 flights were cancelled at JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark airports on July 28, 2026 due to severe storms. Heavy rains and flash flood warnings affected New York City and surrounding areas.
American Airlines Nationwide Ground Stop Lifted After IT Outage
On July 28, 2026, the FAA imposed a nationwide ground stop on American Airlines flights due to an IT outage, lifted within about an hour. Residual ground stops remain at Charlotte and Miami airports.
Severe Storms Cancel Nearly 1,000 Flights at New York Area Airports on July 28
Nearly 1,000 flights were cancelled at JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark airports on July 28, 2026, due to severe storms in New York City. Flood Watches and hazardous travel warnings remain in effect through Wednesday morning.
FAA Lifts Nationwide Ground Stop on American Airlines After IT Outage
The FAA issued a nationwide ground stop on American Airlines flights on July 28, 2026, due to an IT connectivity issue. The restriction was lifted within approximately one hour, but some airport-specific ground stops continued at Charlotte and Miami.
Nearly 1,000 Flight Cancellations July 28 at NY Airports Amid Severe Storms
Nearly 1,000 flights were cancelled at JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark airports on July 28 due to severe thunderstorms. Flood watches covered NYC and surrounding regions as heavy rain caused flash flooding risks.
American Airlines Nationwide Ground Stop After IT Outage on July 28, 2026
On July 28, 2026, American Airlines faced a nationwide ground stop initiated by the FAA due to an IT outage, lifted by 8:10 p.m. EDT. Congestion persisted at Charlotte Douglas Airport, causing delays and extended stops.
FAA Lifts Nationwide Ground Stop on American Airlines After IT Outage
The FAA issued a nationwide ground stop for American Airlines flights on July 28, 2026, from 6:29 to 8:10 p.m. ET due to an IT outage. Localized stops continued at Charlotte and Miami airports after nationwide clearance.
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