FAA Delay Programmes Affect 12 U.S. Airports August 26; Orlando Faces Longest Ground Stop
The FAA held 12 U.S. airports under 15 delay programmes on August 26. Orlando International faced the longest ground stop of 1 hour 20 minutes due to thunderstorms.
RMT Union Announces August-September Strikes at East Midlands Railway Over Train Safety
The RMT union plans strikes at East Midlands Railway from August 30 and September 16, 2026, over safety issues with the Aurora Class 810 trains introduced in December 2025. EMR and Hitachi Rail are addressing reported faults causing service disruptions.
RMT Strike Plans Over EMR Class 810 Train Safety Starting August 2026
The RMT union has planned strikes from August 30 and September 16 over safety faults with East Midlands Railway's Class 810 trains. The union demands trains be taken out of service until fixed.
East Midlands Railway hit by four new RMT strike dates
The RMT union announced four new strike dates in August 2026 affecting East Midlands Railway services. Passengers should anticipate disruptions and check schedules ahead of travel.
FAA Weather Ground Stops at DCA Lead to Dozens of Flight Cancellations August 25
FAA weather-related ground stops affected Ronald Reagan National Airport on August 25, causing 46 total flight cancellations and over 150 delays. American Airlines and PSA Airlines faced the largest operational impacts amid thunderstorms disrupting flights.
FAA Ground Stops Trigger Most Cancellations at Ronald Reagan Airport Monday
FAA ground stops due to thunderstorms caused Ronald Reagan Airport to record the highest U.S. flight cancellations Monday. American and PSA Airlines faced extensive delays and cancellations at DCA.
Norway ATC Strike Causes 150 Cancellations, 2,110 Delays in Europe on 24 August 2026
An air traffic controller strike in Norway on 24 August 2026 has led to 150 flight cancellations and 2,110 delays across Europe. Oslo Gardermoen Airport recorded 75 cancellations amid operational shutdowns managed by Avinor and Luftfartstilsynet.
FAA Held 11 US Airports Under Delay Programmes on August 25, 2026
FAA delay programmes on August 25, 2026, affected 11 U.S. airports with 18 total programmes. San Francisco International experienced the longest ground delay, with peak arrival delays up to 112 minutes.
RMT Union Plans Strikes Over EMR Class 810 Train Safety Starting August 2026
The RMT union will strike against East Midlands Railway over safety faults in the Aurora Class 810 trains, with actions planned for late August and mid-September 2026. EMR denies safety-critical faults but continues working with Hitachi Rail to address issues.
Norway ATC Strike Causes 150 Cancellations, 2,110 Delays Across Europe
An air traffic controller strike in Norway on August 24, 2026, triggered 150 flight cancellations and 2,110 delays across Europe. Oslo Gardermoen and Bergen Flesland airports were the most affected.
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