Airline News

The FAA issued warnings on August 12 and 13 about possible flight delays due to severe weather across Central U.S. regions through August 15. Thunderstorms and showers may disrupt flights around Minneapolis, Denver, Kansas City, and Fargo.

Vietjet will launch twice-weekly flights from Western Sydney to Ho Chi Minh City in January 2027, increasing to three weekly flights from March. The airline's sister carrier plans to start flights between Western Sydney and Bangkok in November 2027, pending regulatory approval.

Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport leads the US in cargo volume and added new seasonal flight routes in 2026. The airport also approved a 20-year master plan including terminal expansions and infrastructure upgrades.

On August 6, 2026, Porter Airlines cancelled a flight from Victoria to Toronto after a child passenger refused to wear a seatbelt. The child and accompanying parent disembarked, and other passengers were rebooked for the next day.

The FAA warned on August 13, 2026, of flight delays and ground stops at key U.S. airports due to severe weather. New York City airports and Midwest regions face significant travel disruptions through August 15.

Porter Airlines cancelled a Victoria to Toronto flight on August 6, 2026, after a child refused to fasten their seatbelt. Passengers were rebooked following the delay caused by the incident.

Porter Airlines cancelled its Victoria to Toronto flight on August 6, 2026, after a child passenger refused to wear a seatbelt. Passengers were rebooked on a flight the following day due to the delay.

The FAA issued ground stops at New York City's JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark airports on August 13, 2026, due to severe thunderstorms. Over 930 flight delays and cancellations were reported across the three major airports.

Porter Airlines cancelled its August 6, 2026 flight from Victoria to Toronto after a child refused to wear a seatbelt despite efforts by the parent and crew. The delay caused the flight to miss the airport's runway closure time, forcing rebooking of all passengers on the next day's flight.

Flights leaving Ben Gurion Airport on August 12, 2026, are delayed by air congestion over Greece. The Israel Airports Authority confirmed these disruptions affecting departures today.