Over 300 Flight Cancellations and 2,189 Delays Disrupt Boston, New York, Chicago Today
On September 2, 2026, Boston, New York, and Chicago airports recorded 321 flight cancellations and 2,189 delays. These disruptions affected major US East and Midwest hub airports.
FAA Ground Stops Disrupt Flights at 10 Airports Including LaGuardia on September 3
The FAA issued ground stops at 10 U.S. airports on September 3 amid severe thunderstorms affecting the Northeast. LaGuardia experienced an average delay of 45 minutes while Newark delays peaked at two hours.
FAA delay programmes affected 26 US airports on September 3, Chicago O’Hare worst hit
FAA data tracked by travelandtournews.com shows 41 delay programmes affected 26 US airports on September 3. Chicago O'Hare International faced the longest ground stop due to thunderstorms.
TSA Debuts Touchless Biometric E-Gates at Newark Liberty Airport Terminal C
TSA activated touchless biometric e-gates at Newark Liberty Airport Terminal C during Labor Day 2026 for TSA PreCheck passengers. Enhanced facial recognition and mobile ID technologies also advanced at Bermuda’s preclearance facility and Denver International Airport.
321 Flight Cancellations and 2,189 Delays Impact Boston, New York, Chicago Airports
On September 3, 2026, Boston, New York, and Chicago airports faced 321 cancellations and 2,189 delays. The disruptions impacted all three cities' airports.
FAA Ground Stops at LaGuardia and 9 Other Airports on September 3, 2026
The FAA issued ground stops at 10 U.S. airports including LaGuardia on September 3, 2026, halting departures due to severe thunderstorms. The multi-day storm caused significant delays at Northeast hubs, including Newark and Boston Logan airports.
140+ Flights Cancelled, 400+ Delays at Toronto Pearson on Sept 3
Toronto Pearson Airport experienced over 140 flight cancellations and more than 400 delays on September 3, 2026. Severe storm conditions caused the disruptions.
Tropical Depression Edouard Triggers Hundreds of Flight Delays, Cancellations at Houston IAH
Tropical Depression Edouard caused widespread flight delays and cancellations at Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport on September 1 and 2, 2026. Heavy rain and low ceilings reduced arrival and departure rates, impacting United Airlines and passengers worldwide.
FAA Ground Stops at LaGuardia and Northeast Airports Disrupt Flights on September 3
The FAA imposed ground stops at LaGuardia and nine other U.S. airports on September 3, 2026, due to severe thunderstorms. Newark and Boston Logan also experienced significant delays amid ongoing storm activity across the Northeast.
Over 140 Flights Cancelled, 400+ Delayed at Toronto Pearson Airport Today
Toronto Pearson Airport cancelled over 140 flights and delayed more than 400 on September 3, 2026. Ongoing storms caused these disruptions, impacting travelers throughout the day.














