Norway Strike Triggers 150 Cancellations and 2,110 Delays Across Europe
Norway’s air traffic controller strike on August 24, 2026, caused 150 flight cancellations and 2,110 delays across European airports today. Oslo Gardermoen led cancellations with 75 flights cancelled.
East Midlands Railway Strikes Planned Over Aurora Class 810 Safety Concerns
The RMT union has been in dispute with East Midlands Railway since April 2026 over safety concerns with the new Aurora Class 810 trains. Strikes are scheduled for late August and mid-September 2026 following earlier strike days in August.
RMT Union Announces August-September Strikes Over EMR Aurora Train Safety
The Rail, Maritime and Transport union will strike East Midlands Railway over safety concerns with the new Aurora Class 810 trains. Strike action includes 48 hours on 30-31 August and 24 hours on 16 September.
27 US Airports Under Delay Programmes on 2026-08-23, Denver Worst Hit
FAA delay programmes on August 23, 2026, impacted 27 US airports with 36 active programmes. Denver International faced the longest delays due to thunderstorms.
RMT Union Plans August-September Strikes Over EMR Class 810 Train Safety
The RMT union has announced strikes against East Midlands Railway over safety and reliability issues with the new Aurora Class 810 trains. The strike action will occur over 30-31 August and 16-17 September 2026, impacting Intercity services.
FAA Lifts Ground Stop at Detroit Metro Airport After Thunderstorms
The FAA imposed and later lifted a ground stop at Detroit Metro Airport on August 22, 2026, due to severe thunderstorms. Over 2,500 power outages and a road closure in Plymouth were reported amid storm activity.
WestJet Cancels Numerous Flights Amid Flight Attendant Strike Threat
WestJet continues to cancel flights today ahead of a flight attendant strike deadline set for August 2, 2026. The airline is offering flexible cancellation and rebooking for affected travelers.
Detroit Metro Airport Ground Stop Ends After Thunderstorms on August 22
A ground stop at Detroit Metro Airport caused by thunderstorms was lifted on August 22, 2026, after affecting flights from multiple U.S. regions and Toronto. Severe weather also caused power outages and a road closure in Plymouth, Michigan.
Detroit Metro Airport Ground Stop Lifted After Thunderstorm Delay
Detroit Metro Airport lifted a ground stop on August 22 after thunderstorms delayed flights from several U.S. regions and Toronto. Severe weather caused power outages and a road closure in Southeast Michigan.
FAA Lifts Ground Stop at Detroit Metro Airport Following Thunderstorm Delays
The FAA lifted a ground stop at Detroit Metro Airport on August 22, 2026, imposed due to thunderstorms affecting flights from several U.S. regions and Toronto. The storm caused power outages exceeding 2,500 in Southeast Michigan and a utility pole fire in Plymouth.
















