Airline News

Allegiant Airlines will add nine new nonstop domestic routes beginning early 2027, including seasonal services focused on spring break destinations in Florida. The airline’s year-round Cincinnati to Orlando Sanford route launches February 12, 2027, offering fares starting at $49.

United Airlines cancelled more than 200 flights at Newark Liberty International Airport in under 48 hours ending August 28, 2026. Travelers should anticipate cancellations and delays on United flights at Newark on that date.

United Airlines has cancelled more than 200 flights at Newark Liberty International Airport over the past 48 hours. These cancellations continue to affect travelers today, August 28, 2026.

On August 28, 2026, the FAA held 25 US airports under delay programmes, totaling 40 active programmes. JFK Airport was the worst hit with a peak delay of 320 minutes.

The FAA is seeking to fire two air traffic controllers involved in the March 22, 2026, LaGuardia collision. This crash between Air Canada Express Flight 8646 and a fire truck resulted in two pilot fatalities.

Severe thunderstorms on August 27-28 led to FAA traffic management programs at Newark, JFK, and LaGuardia, causing over 1,300 flight delays and more than 150 cancellations across the U.S. Airlines implemented flexible travel policies for affected passengers in the New York area.

Two LaGuardia air traffic controllers left work early on March 22 before an Air Canada Express flight collided with a fire truck, killing two pilots. The FAA is pursuing their dismissal as investigations continue.

Severe thunderstorms on August 27-28 caused over 1,700 flight delays and more than 115 cancellations at Newark, JFK, and LaGuardia airports. The FAA implemented ground stops and delay programs that extended disruptions across numerous U.S. hubs.

Two LaGuardia air traffic controllers left early on March 22, 2026, before a fatal collision between an Air Canada flight and a fire truck. The FAA is seeking their dismissal amid an ongoing investigation.

Severe thunderstorms on August 27-28, 2026 caused over 1,300 flight delays and 150 cancellations at major New York City area airports. FAA ground delay programs impacted flights at JFK, Newark, LaGuardia, and Teterboro airports.