Travel Alert

Severe thunderstorms in the Northeast U.S. caused over 2,200 flight delays and 726 cancellations on August 3-4, 2026. JetBlue reported the highest cancellations due to hub concentration at JFK and Boston Logan.

WestJet canceled over 300 flights on August 3, 2026, after a flight attendant strike began on August 2. The strike ended early August 3 with a tentative agreement, but flight cancellations continued on August 4.

More than 2,200 flights were delayed and 726 canceled across the US Northeast on August 3-4, 2026 due to severe thunderstorms. JetBlue led cancellations with 134 flights dropped amid FAA ground stops at eight major airports.

A flash flood warning for Cobb and Fulton counties on August 5, 2026, has caused flight delays and ground delays at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Heavy rain and flooding also disrupt ground transportation and local roads near the airport.

Severe thunderstorms across the U.S. Northeast on August 3-4, 2026 caused 726 flight cancellations and delayed more than 2,200 flights. FAA ground stops affected eight major airports including Boston Logan and Newark.

WestJet cancelled more than 300 flights on August 3, 2026, after a flight attendant strike. Flight cancellations persisted on August 4 and 5 as the airline recovers operations.

WestJet cancelled 16 flights by 11 a.m. ET on August 4 amid efforts to recover from a flight attendant strike. More than 300 flights were cancelled on August 3 during the labour disruption.

WestJet cancelled 16 flights on August 4, 2026, continuing disruptions from a recent flight attendant strike. Over 300 flights were cancelled on August 3, with ongoing delays through August 5 as the airline restores service.

More than 2,200 flights were delayed and 726 canceled across major Northeast US airports on August 3-4, 2026. JetBlue led cancellations with 134 due to hub concentration at JFK and Boston Logan.

WestJet continues cancelling multiple flights on August 5, 2026, as it works to recover from a one-day flight attendants strike that led to over 300 cancellations on August 3. Passengers are advised to check flight statuses and use WestJet’s extended flexible cancellation policy through August 6.