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Smoke from over 900 Canadian wildfires delayed more than 10,700 U.S. flights on July 17, 2026, across the Midwest, Great Lakes, and East Coast. Several major airlines issued rebooking waivers while hazardous air quality affected millions.
More than 10,700 US Flights Delayed by Canadian Wildfire Smoke on July 17
More than 10,700 US flights were delayed on July 17, 2026, due to smoke from over 900 Canadian wildfires impacting air quality across 18 states. Airlines United, Delta, and American issued travel advisories and waivers for affected flights within specific deadlines.
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