A Verizon fiber network outage on October 28, 2026, disrupted flight operations across Northeast US airports, delaying 374 flights and canceling 59. Airports affected by the disruptions include Newark, JFK, and Philadelphia.
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Cause and Impact of Disruptions
The outage of Verizon’s fiber network led to the widespread travel delays and cancellations. Many travelers at these major Northeastern hubs experienced disruptions to their scheduled flights during the event.
