Airline News

American Airlines will launch flights from Philadelphia to Porto, Vienna, and Reykjavik in 2027. Ticket sales begin August 31, 2026.

American Airlines will launch seven new international routes in 2027, all operating daily. This expansion includes new services from Philadelphia to Porto, Vienna, and Reykjavik, and increased JFK-London flights.

United Airlines will start four weekly nonstop flights between Newark and Ibiza on May 31, 2027. The route is part of the airline’s largest international network expansion.

United Airlines cancelled more than 200 flights at Newark Airport within 48 hours. Disruptions and delays continue to affect travelers at Newark Airport today.

United Airlines cancelled more than 200 flights at Newark Liberty International Airport within a 48-hour period. The cancellations continue today amid ongoing disruptions at the airport.

Newark Airport faced extensive delays of more than 1,700 flights on August 29, 2026. Additionally, 115 flights were canceled due to an FAA air traffic control staff shortage.

United Airlines canceled over 200 flights at Newark Liberty International Airport in under 48 hours amid ongoing disruptions. These involve an FAA ground stop and staff shortages, impacting passengers with delays and cancellations.

The FAA issued a ground stop at Charlotte Douglas International Airport on August 28, 2026, due to thunderstorms, causing 487 flight delays and 12 cancellations. Storms with damaging winds and flooding risks continued through the evening, impacting flights and local events.

On August 29, 2026, more than 1,700 flights faced delays and 115 were cancelled at Newark Liberty International Airport. The FAA reported the cause as an air traffic control staff shortage.

Swiss Airlines canceled 27 flights at Zurich Airport on August 28 due to severe thunderstorms. Over 3,100 passengers were affected, with some flights delayed up to three hours.