East Midlands Railway cancels London services amid Aurora train problems
East Midlands Railway has cancelled several London Intercity services due to faults with the new Aurora Class 810 trains and older Class 222 units. Planned RMT strikes for August 1, 8, and 15 add to summer 2026 travel disruption.
FAA Delay Programs Hit 11 US Airports July 26; Orlando Records Longest Ground Stop
On July 26, FAA delay programs affected 11 US airports with 15 active programs. Orlando International experienced the longest ground stop of 2 hours 40 minutes due to thunderstorms.
East Midlands Railway Strike Dates and Safety Dispute Details Announced
RMT union members will strike on August 1, 8, and 15, 2026, over safety concerns at East Midlands Railway. Limited services with reduced timetables will run on key routes between Nottingham, Sheffield, Corby and London St Pancras.
East Midlands Railway Cancels London Services Due to Train Issues and Strikes
East Midlands Railway has suspended several London services due to problems with new and older trains. The RMT union will strike in August over safety concerns about the Class 810 fleet.
WestJet and Jazz Dispatcher Strike Deadlines Threaten August Flights
WestJet flight attendants and Jazz Aviation dispatchers can legally strike in early August 2026, risking 960 daily flights during Canada's Civic Holiday weekend. WestJet offers a free one-time change or cancellation for flights July 30 to August 4 amid ongoing labour disputes.
12 US Airports Under FAA Delay Programs on July 25, Peak Delay 143 Minutes
The FAA implemented 13 delay programs affecting 12 US airports on July 25, 2026, with Newark Liberty International facing peak delays of 143 minutes. Thunderstorms and compacted demand were primary causes.
WestJet Offers Fee-Free Changes as Flight Attendants May Strike August 2
WestJet allows fee-free changes on flights between July 30 and August 4 amid a looming strike threat. About 4,400 flight attendants may strike starting August 2, risking travel disruptions.
WestJet Fee-Free Changes Amid Potential Strike Affecting 75,000 Passengers
WestJet is allowing fee-free changes for flights from July 30 to August 4, 2026, due to a possible strike. Up to 4,400 flight attendants may walk out starting August 2, risking daily disruption to 75,000 passengers.
WestJet Flight Attendant Strike Threat August 2; Fee-Free Flight Changes Announced
WestJet faces a possible strike by 4,400 flight attendants with 99.4% approval starting August 2, 2026. The airline offers fee-free flight changes for July 30 to August 4 to reduce passenger disruption.
WestJet Offers Fee-Free Flight Changes Amid Flight Attendant Strike Threat
WestJet is offering fee-free flight changes for July 30 to August 4 amid a looming strike threat from 4,400 flight attendants. The strike, backed by 99.4% of cabin crew, could disrupt up to 75,000 passengers daily starting August 2.
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