The FAA issued a ground stop for flights to Chicago’s O'Hare until 11:15 a.m. CT and Midway until 11:30 a.m. on August 11, 2026 due to severe storms. The storms brought wind gusts of up to 100 mph and led to the temporary evacuation of Midway’s control tower.
A Porter Airlines flight from Victoria to Toronto was cancelled on August 6, 2026, due to a child's refusal to wear a seatbelt. Passengers were rebooked on flights the next day following the incident.
Severe storms on August 11, 2026, caused over 220 flight cancellations and more than 650 delays at ORD, JFK, and LaGuardia airports. American Airlines, United, Delta, and JetBlue issued waivers allowing fee-free rebooking for affected passengers.