Flight Delays

Electronic flight information display system at an airport showing delayed and rescheduled flight listings

September 12, 2026

Widespread Flight Delays and Cancellations Disrupt U.S. Air Travel on September 11

Over 866 flights delayed and 89 canceled across U.S. airports September 11. Seattle-Tacoma, Boston Logan, Miami, and San Francisco report significant operational disruptions affecting travelers.

Commercial airliners taxiing and operating near the terminal and runway at London Gatwick Airport.

Transportation·UK

Gatwick Runway Closed for 50 Minutes: Why One Technical Problem Stopped Hundreds of Flights

On Friday, September 4, 2026, London Gatwick Airport’s runway was closed for 50 minutes after an aircraft developed a technical fault. The airport confirmed that the aircraft was towed away and the runway reopened following a safety inspection. Flights resumed

September 5, 2026

FAA grounds flights at major hubs: 2,036 delayed, 263 canceled during August 9-11 storm system

Aviation·Space

FAA issues ground stops at major hubs, delaying 2,036 flights and canceling 263 during an August coast-to-coast storm system, officials say.

WestJet System Outage Halts Flights: Maintenance Handover Delayed as 71% On-Time Record Tested Again

Aviation·Canada

A temporary system outage at WestJet on August 12, 2025, triggered delays at major Canadian airports. The airline reported that the outage “delayed the

Air India B787-8 Dreamliner. Photo Source: Christian Junker (Flickr)

Aviation·India·News

Air India Checks 9 of 33 Boeing 787s After Black Box Reveals Critical Data, ₹25 Lakh Compensation Announced

10 PM – 14th June 2025 Air India CEO assures support and assistance to affected families: Air India expressed its message of sympathy and announced interim payment of ₹25 lakh in monetary

Sonali Tiwary

June 14, 2025

Aviation·USA

Newark Air Traffic Crisis: 3,500 Controller Shortage Causing 4-Hour Delays and $33 Billion Annual Costs

The flight delays at Newark Liberty International Airport reveal a systemic breakdown years in the making. With controllers stretched thin, outdated technology failing, and runways under construction, travelers face nearly four-hour waits

Sonali Tiwary

May 6, 2025