Mount Etna Eruption Triggers 98 Cancellations at Catania and 2,200+ Delays Across Europe
Mount Etna's eruption on August 11, 2026, led to 98 flight cancellations at Catania-Fontanarossa and over 2,200 delays across Europe. Airports in Barcelona and Rome also experienced significant delays amid hazardous volcanic ash clouds.
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Severe Weather Triggers 120+ Cancellations at ORD, 100+ at JFK and LGA on Aug...
Severe thunderstorms on August 11, 2026, caused over 120 flight cancellations at Chicago O'Hare and more than 100 cancellations combined at JFK and LaGuardia. Major U.S. airlines issued waivers allowing fee-free rebooking for affected passengers.
Mount Etna Eruption Triggers 98 Cancellations at Catania and 2,204 Delays in Europe
Mount Etna’s eruption caused 98 flight cancellations and 23 delays at Catania-Fontanarossa Airport on August 11, 2026. Overall, 2,204 delays and 229 cancellations occurred across European airports, including Barcelona-El Prat and Rome Fiumicino.
FAA Ground Stop Hits O’Hare and Midway on August 11 Amid Severe Storms
The FAA imposed a ground stop on flights to Chicago's O'Hare and Midway airports on August 11 due to severe storms. Wind gusts reached 100 mph, causing delays and a temporary evacuation of Midway's control tower.
Severe Weather Triggers 930+ Flight Disruptions at JFK, LGA, EWR, and ORD on August...
Severe thunderstorms and FAA ground stops caused over 930 flight delays and cancellations at Chicago O’Hare and New York area airports on August 11, 2026. Major U.S. airlines have issued change fee waivers for affected travelers at ORD, JFK, LGA, and Newark.
Lemon Tree Hotels Plans UAE, Thailand, Maldives Expansion
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Ryman Hospitality Properties Buys Orlando Resort Featuring Ritz-Carlton Hotel
Ryman Hospitality Properties has acquired an Orlando resort for $1.38 billion, including the Ritz-Carlton Orlando hotel. The acquisition was announced on August 10, 2026.
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