Travel Alert

American Airlines and United Airlines experienced extensive delays and cancellations at Chicago O’Hare and Reagan National on August 16 due to severe thunderstorms and FAA-imposed ground stops. The Chicago Air and Water Show’s delay further contributed to airspace restrictions affecting flight operations.

On August 23, 2026, the FAA imposed ground stops at Chicago O’Hare and Reagan National airports due to severe weather and an FAA program linked to the Chicago Air and Water Show. These actions caused significant flight delays and cancellations for American Airlines and United Airlines at their major hubs.

East Midlands Railway services will be disrupted by four new strike dates in August 2026. The action involves the RMT union and will affect routes including Kettering, Leicester, and Sheffield.

The Rail, Maritime and Transport union announced strike action starting August 30, 2026, at East Midlands Railway over safety faults on new Class 810 trains. East Midlands Railway denies safety-critical issues but acknowledges possible travel disruption during strikes.

A strike by air traffic controllers in Norway on August 25, 2026, caused 150 flight cancellations and over 2,100 delays across Europe. Oslo Gardermoen Airport was the hardest hit with 75 cancellations.

An air traffic controller strike in Norway on August 24, 2026, led to 150 flight cancellations and 2,110 delays across Europe. Oslo Gardermoen recorded 75 cancellations and Bergen Flesland 13 cancellations.

An ongoing air traffic controller strike in Norway has caused 150 flight cancellations and over 2,000 delays across Europe. Major Norwegian airports Oslo Gardermoen and Bergen Flesland are heavily affected amid cascading disruptions across European airspace.

An air traffic control strike in Norway on 24 August 2026 has caused 150 flight cancellations and 2,110 delays across Europe. Oslo Gardermoen Airport recorded 75 cancellations amid widespread disruption.

The RMT union will strike East Midlands Railway over safety issues with the new Aurora Class 810 trains from 30 August 2026. The action follows ongoing disputes over faults including communication failures and mechanical problems.

An air traffic controller strike in Norway on August 24, 2026, led to 150 flight cancellations and 2,110 delays across Europe. Oslo Gardermoen recorded 75 cancellations, and airports are managing cascading disruptions with rebooking protocols.