Travel Alert

Philadelphia International Airport saw over 290 flight delays and 96 cancellations on 19 July 2026 due to prior day thunderstorms. Passengers, especially American Airlines travelers, faced long waits, cancellations, and overnight stays amid widespread disruptions.

This summer, East Midlands Railway will cancel around 20 fast trains daily on the Midland mainline due to ongoing Hitachi train issues. Meanwhile, strike ballots by Aslef at LNER and Avanti West Coast threaten more delays on two other main north-south routes.

East Midlands Railway is cancelling about 20 fast trains daily from London, Sheffield, and Nottingham due to faults with new Hitachi Class 810 trains. Meanwhile, train drivers at LNER and Avanti West Coast are balloting for strikes over pay disputes.

On July 19, 2026, US airports reported 1,144 flight cancellations and 3,647 delays, heavily impacting major hubs like Atlanta and New York JFK. Delta Air Lines led disruptions with 333 cancelled flights, representing nearly 30% of all cancellations nationwide.

East Midlands Railway will cancel hundreds of intercity services from July 2026 due to problems with its new Hitachi trains, affecting about 20 fast trains daily. Potential strikes by train drivers at LNER and Avanti West Coast could cause further disruption across major UK routes by late August 2026.

On July 19, 2026, 1,144 flights were cancelled and 3,647 delayed across major US airports including Atlanta and Chicago O'Hare. Delta Air Lines accounted for nearly 30% of cancellations amid security concerns and severe weather forecasts.

On July 19, 2026, the FAA held 21 U.S. airports under 32 delay programmes. Teterboro Airport was the worst hit, with a ground stop lasting 22 hours.

Heavy rain on July 18, 2026, caused flash floods across NYC and northern New Jersey, leading to a ground stop at Newark Airport. Flooded roads and closed highways disrupted flights and traffic.

Newark Liberty International Airport enforced a ground stop on July 19 due to severe thunderstorms and flash flooding. Emergency water rescues and highway closures continue near the airport.

Flash flood warnings and a flood advisory were issued on July 18, 2026, following torrential rainfall across New York City and northern New Jersey. Road closures, traffic delays, and flight disruptions occurred as emergency officials urged residents to avoid flooded areas and seek higher ground.