Amtrak Awarded $3 Billion for 43 New Trainsets Serving 21 Routes
Amtrak received nearly $3 billion in federal funding on August 14, 2026, to acquire 43 new trainsets for 21 routes across the US. No manufacturer has been chosen, with earliest deliveries anticipated in 2031 or later.
FAA Ground Stops Hit Nine Northeast Airports Amid Severe Weather on August 18
The FAA has issued ground stops at nine major Northeast U.S. airports on August 18, 2026, due to severe weather. Delta Air Lines is waiving change fees and advising travelers to expect delays and cancellations.
FAA Outage Grounds Flights Across Midwest on August 18, 2026
A system outage at a Minneapolis air traffic control facility on August 18, 2026, grounded or diverted flights across Minnesota and nine other Midwest states. Delays averaged 90 minutes at Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, with additional disruptions across several regional airports.
Allegiant Air Launches Seven New Routes Starting Late 2026
Allegiant Air announced seven new flight routes launching starting in late 2026. This expansion is a key part of the airline's growth strategy.
Flight Delays Expected Today at Toronto Pearson Airport Due to NAV Canada Warning
NAV Canada issued a flight delay advisory for Toronto Pearson Airport on August 18, 2026. Passengers should expect possible delays due to operational problems at one of Canada’s busiest airports.
Midwest Flights Grounded on August 18 from Minneapolis ATC System Outage
A system outage at a Minneapolis air traffic control facility grounded flights across Minnesota and nine Midwest states on August 18. Delays at Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport averaged 90 minutes.
FAA Ground Stops at Nine Northeast Airports Disrupt Flights August 18, 2026
FAA ground stops impacted nine Northeast U.S. airports on August 18, 2026, leading to cancellations and delays. Delta Air Lines offers travelers flexible rebooking options amid severe weather disruptions.
FAA Delay Programs Hit 17 US Airports on August 18, Peak Delay 151 Minutes
Seventeen US airports were affected by 26 FAA delay programs on August 18, 2026. Seattle-Tacoma recorded the highest peak delay of 151 minutes.
Manchester Airport Faces Multiple Flight Cancellations and Delays on August 18, 2026
On August 18, 2026, Manchester Airport experienced extensive flight cancellations and delays due to rail closures and biometric border controls. These disruptions also impacted Gatwick and Heathrow amid wider UK airport capacity constraints.
American Airlines Flights Delayed at Major U.S. Hubs on August 18, 2026
American Airlines flights are disrupted today, August 18, 2026, at major U.S. hubs due to weather and air show events. Delays are affecting flight schedules across multiple airports.
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FAA Imposes Two Ground Stops at San Francisco International for Dense Fog Delays
The FAA imposed two ground stops at San Francisco International Airport on November 9, 2026 due to dense fog reducing visibility to just over 0.1 mile. The disruptions delayed 187 flights and canceled three, with average arrival delays near 63 minutes.
More than 820 U.S. Flights Delayed, 65 Cancelled on November 12
More than 820 flights in the U.S. experienced delays on November 12, 2026. Also, 65 flights were cancelled nationwide, creating widespread travel disruptions.
FAA Delay Programs Affect 21 U.S. Airports with LaGuardia Worst Hit
The FAA held 21 US airports under 33 delay programmes on November 12, 2026. LaGuardia Airport was the worst hit with peak delays reaching 381 minutes.