By 2027, five major visa programs will operate under markedly different rules affecting applications and eligibility. Changes include a wage-based lottery for H-1B visas and new ETIAS requirements for entry to Europe.
Severe thunderstorms on August 8, 2026, led to about 930 flight cancellations and FAA ground stops at Newark, JFK, and LaGuardia airports. Airlines have issued travel waivers with deadlines for fee-free rebooking.
Porter Airlines canceled its August 6 flight from Victoria to Toronto after a toddler refused to wear a seatbelt. Passengers were stranded overnight and the flight rescheduled for late August 7.