321 Flight Cancellations and 2,189 Delays Hit Boston, New York, Chicago Airports
On September 2, 2026, Boston, New York, and Chicago airports saw 321 flight cancellations. The same day also recorded 2,189 flight delays at these airports.
FAA Ground Stops at LaGuardia and Nine Other Airports Due to Thunderstorms
The FAA issued ground stops at 10 U.S. airports including LaGuardia on September 3, 2026, amid severe thunderstorms. Delays of up to two hours occurred at Newark, while Boston Logan reported 19 storm-related delays.
Over 140 Cancellations and 400 Delays at Toronto Pearson Airport on 2026-09-03
Toronto Pearson Airport had over 140 flights cancelled and more than 400 delayed today, 2026-09-03. Severe storm conditions at the airport caused these disruptions.
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.
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FAA Removes Nashville Ground Delay Program After Staffing Issues
The FAA lifted the ground delay program at Nashville International Airport on September 19, 2026, ending a staffing-related delay that lasted about six hours. Average inbound flight delays during the program were approximately 46 minutes, with some flights delayed as much as 97 minutes.
U.S. Visitor Numbers Drop Nearly 12% in August 2026
U.S. inbound tourism dropped 11.8% year-over-year in August 2026 to just under 3.1 million visitors. All regions showed declines, with Africa, Central America, and Western Europe hardest hit.
Hole in Manchester Airport Runway Causes Two-Hour Closure, Flight Delays
A hole in runway 05L/23R caused a two-hour closure at Manchester Airport on 19 September 2026. Three incoming flights diverted to Liverpool, and average departure delays reached 50 minutes.