Severe Storms Cancel 100+ Flights at Newark Liberty Airport Today
More than 100 flights were cancelled at Newark Liberty International Airport on July 21, 2026, due to severe thunderstorms. The FAA halted ground operations Sunday night, causing delays that spread across the Northeast and Midwest.
Storms Cause 100+ Flight Cancellations at Newark Liberty Airport Today
More than 100 departing flights were cancelled at Newark Liberty International Airport on July 21, 2026, due to severe thunderstorms and FAA halts. Passengers faced long tarmac delays and airlines issued travel waivers.
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Over 100 Newark Airport Flights Cancelled Amid Severe Storms on July 21
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