Porter Airlines cancelled a Victoria to Toronto flight on August 6, 2026, after a child passenger refused to fasten a seatbelt. Passengers were rebooked on flights the following day due to the delay and missed runway closure time.
On August 11, the FAA issued ground stops at Chicago O'Hare and Midway airports due to severe storms with winds up to 100 mph. The ground stops caused significant flight delays and the evacuation of Midway's control tower.
Severe storms on August 11, 2026, led to over 120 canceled flights and 400 delays at Chicago O’Hare, and more than 100 cancellations at JFK and LaGuardia. Major U.S. airlines issued travel waivers and advised passengers to rebook online.