Travel Alert

The FAA imposed a ground stop at Chicago O'Hare International Airport on August 21 due to severe storms, halting arrivals until 6:30 p.m. Departing flights faced average delays of 45 minutes amid weather disruptions.

On August 21, 2026, 25 U.S. airports operated under 37 FAA delay programmes. Charlotte Douglas International experienced the longest ground stop of 10 hours due to thunderstorms.

Severe East Coast thunderstorms on August 20, 2026 led to 3,012 flight delays and 596 cancellations nationwide due to FAA Ground Delay Programs. Delays at Northeast airports caused cascading disruptions impacting major hubs including San Francisco, New York, and Philadelphia.

On August 20, 2026, 3,012 US flights were delayed and 596 canceled due to severe East Coast thunderstorms. The FAA's Ground Delay Programs caused nationwide disruptions including major hubs like San Francisco, New York, and Philadelphia.

The FAA imposed ground stops on August 21, 2026 at seven major U.S. airports, including Baltimore/Washington International, causing over 3,000 flight delays. Severe thunderstorms disrupted operations, leading to 596 cancellations nationwide.

Severe thunderstorms on August 20, 2026 caused 3,012 flight delays and 596 cancellations nationwide, affecting airports in San Francisco, New York, and Philadelphia. Increased travel demand from major events in Pennsylvania contributed to congestion and cascading delays across U.S. airspace.

FAA delay programs affected 16 US airports on August 20, 2026, with San Diego International experiencing the highest peak delay of 399 minutes. Thunderstorms were the primary cause of delays across multiple airports.

The FAA reported 12 delay programs affecting 10 US airports on August 19, 2026. Miami International faced ground stops caused by thunderstorms, the day's worst-hit airport.

Prospect union air traffic control members at Norwich Airport will strike on 28 August 2026 over pay and conditions. The strike follows a work-to-rule campaign and is expected to cause major travel disruption.

Flights at Norwich Airport were disrupted on August 19, 2026, following air traffic control staff strike action over pay and working terms. A full strike day is scheduled for August 28, affecting bank holiday travel.