260+ Flights Cancelled at JFK, LaGuardia, Newark on July 28, 2026 During Severe Storms
Over 260 flights were cancelled by 7 a.m. EST on July 28, 2026, at JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark airports due to severe storms. The FAA imposed ground stops and delay programs, causing cascading delays at other major U.S. hubs.
Nearly 1,000 Flights Canceled at New York Airports Amid Severe Storms
Over 260 flights were canceled at JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark airports as of early morning on July 28, 2026 due to severe storms. FAA ground stops and delay programs remain in effect at New York airports, causing delays at other U.S. hubs.
Nearly 1,000 Flights Cancelled at JFK, LaGuardia and Newark on July 28, 2026
Nearly 1,000 flights were cancelled on July 28, 2026, across JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark airports. Severe storms caused major disruptions for thousands of travelers in the New York City area.
260+ Flights Cancelled at JFK, LGA, Newark Amid Severe Storms on July 28
More than 260 flights were cancelled by 7 a.m. EST on July 28 at JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark airports due to severe storms. The FAA issued ground stops and delay programs, causing widespread ripple effects across major hubs including Atlanta and Chicago O’Hare.
RMT to strike East Midlands Railway on August 1, 8 and 15, reducing services
The RMT union announced strike action on August 1, 8, and 15, 2026, targeting East Midlands Railway's Intercity routes. Reduced service with one train per hour will run between Nottingham, Sheffield, Corby, and London St Pancras during strike hours.
640+ Chicago Flights Canceled as Midwest Storms and Heat Shut Rail Lines
More than 640 flights were canceled at Chicago airports on July 28, 2026, amid storms and a heat wave affecting the Midwest. Rail suspensions and power outages disrupted travel across Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana.
RMT Union Plans Strike Action on East Midlands Railway in August 2026
RMT union members will strike on East Midlands Railway on 1, 8, and 15 August 2026 due to safety faults in the Class 810 Aurora fleet. Service reductions and cancellations will occur, with no replacement buses provided.
East Midlands Railway strikes scheduled for August 2026 over safety issues
East Midlands Railway and RMT union will hold strikes on 1, 8, and 15 August 2026 over safety issues with the Class 810 Aurora fleet. Reduced train service with no replacement buses will operate on affected routes.
FAA Delay Programmes Affect 19 US Airports on July 27, ORD Worst Hit
On July 27, 19 US airports were under FAA delay programmes, totaling 34 active cases. Chicago O'Hare International (ORD) saw the worst delays with a peak maximum of 990 minutes.
TSSA Strike Halts West Midlands Rail Services July 31 and August 1, 2026
TSSA union members will strike across the West Midlands rail network on July 31 and August 1, 2026, suspending key evening and morning services. Full refunds for cancelled tickets will be provided.
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