Over 150 flights at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport were delayed on August 9, 2026, after a near-collision between Jetstar and Qatar Airways aircraft. Safety measures and staffing shortages contributed to ongoing flight disruptions.
Severe thunderstorms on August 8, 2026, caused 930 flight cancellations at Newark Liberty, JFK, and LaGuardia. FAA imposed ground stops, with delays ongoing at Newark into the evening.