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The FAA says Buffalo-Niagara International Airport is out of fuel and cannot refuel aircraft due to emergency fuel-system repairs, causing flight delays while technicians work to restore refueling capabilities.
A regional air traffic control equipment outage disrupted flights across Nebraska, causing delays and one cancellation at Omaha's Eppley Airfield and similar issues at Lincoln Airport as MSP and other airports reported radar problems; travelers were urged to check flight status with airlines as operations gradually resumed.
A temporary outage at a Minneapolis air traffic control facility serving about 330,000 square miles caused ground holds and flight delays across the Midwest, with systems later restored but several airports still affected as the FAA investigates the cause.
Flights at Minneapolis–Saint Paul International were temporarily halted due to an FAA equipment outage, with a 2:30 p.m. ground stop and limited arrivals permitted later; operations resumed around 4 p.m., but delays persist as the FAA outage affects airspace. The incident is part of broader statewide disruptions, with reports of outages to 911 lines and voting systems, though officials say backup procedures are in use and it’s unclear whether those outages are related to the FAA issue.
American Airlines and its regional carriers resumed departures after a brief nationwide ground stop caused by an IT outage, with the FAA noting the outage began around 6:30 p.m. ET and was lifted by 7:18 p.m. ET. The disruption delayed hundreds of flights, with FlightAware reporting about 1,100 delays and 221 cancellations as systems came back online; East Coast thunderstorms also contributed to the delays.
American Airlines lifted its nationwide ground stop after a systemwide IT outage, with six departures delayed and 13 arrivals delayed or canceled at Rochester’s Greater Rochester International Airport; flights already in the air were not affected. FlightAware reports more than 1,300 American delays and 300 cancellations nationwide, with the outage’s cause still undisclosed and travelers scrambling to rebook or seek alternatives.
LaGuardia Airport temporarily shut Runway 4/22 after an approximately two-inch depression was found during an airfield inspection, triggering testing and repairs with Runway 13/31 handling traffic overnight and officials aiming to return 4/22 to service as soon as safe. The disruption follows a large sinkhole that closed the same runway last month, contributing to flight delays amid reduced operations and travelers being advised to check with their airlines for status.
America 250 celebrations in downtown DC will cause temporary airspace closures around Reagan National Airport (DCA), with schedule adjustments and possible flight holds on dates including June 24-25, June 28, July 3-4, July 10, and August 22-23. July 3-4 will see the most impact, including hours with no DCA flights in the early afternoon on July 3 and after noon on July 4; operations may resume July 5. Passengers should check with their airline and visit flyreagan.com for updates. Terminal concessions remain open, but parking is limited and there are no approved on-site fireworks viewing; Gravelly Point may be accessed via marked signage.
EU Parliament approves rules requiring airlines to include both a small personal item and a larger hand luggage in the standard ticket price from 2027, effectively ending carry-on fees; a free personal item and a wheeled bag up to 7 kg and 100 cm total size will be allowed, with discounts for not taking extra baggage, and other passenger-rights provisions cover seating next to children, compensation for long delays (300 euros on long-haul flights, 600 euros for delays over four hours or cancellations), better assistance for missed connections, and bans on certain fees like fees for spelling corrections or name changes and on no-show penalties; rules aim to boost consumer rights but may raise ticket prices and have faced 13 years of political wrangling.
The EU is nearing final adoption of EC261 reforms that preserve current compensation levels (€250-€600) while adding consumer-friendly rules: airlines would have to proactively notify eligible passengers, provide a compensation-claim link within 48 hours of scheduled arrival, disclose the disruption cause (including extraordinary circumstances), and pay or justify refusals within 30 days. The changes are expected to win final approval by June 15, 2026, though industry groups warn costs could rise substantially and fares could follow.
A sinkhole opened on the taxiway edge of Runway 4/22 at LaGuardia, prompting an immediate shutdown of that runway. All takeoffs and landings are now using Runway 13/31, which is expected to cause widespread delays and cancellations, especially with thunderstorms forecast later today. Investigators are reviewing potential causes, including a nearby fuel line tunneling project.
A sinkhole near Runway 4/22 at LaGuardia Airport prompted an immediate shutdown and emergency repairs, delaying flights as thunderstorms threaten during the Memorial Day travel rush; the Port Authority is conducting inspections, airlines warn of disruptions, and weather waivers are in place for some carriers.
A Chinese passenger on AirAsia flight D7809 from Chongqing to Kuala Lumpur caused a roughly 100-minute delay after insisting crew speak Mandarin; staff initially used English, prompting a confrontation that escalated to police escorting the passenger off the plane, fueling online debate about language expectations on international flights.
A ground stop was issued at Phoenix Sky Harbor due to low visibility, grounding departures from Denver, Los Angeles, Dallas and Houston and causing about 15-minute delays on flights out of the airport; roughly 90 Sky Harbor flights were delayed or canceled by 10 a.m., and the FAA lifted the advisory around 10 a.m. Travelers are advised to check their flight status for any remaining delays.
O’Hare International Airport will limit its daily flights on peak days to 2,708 this summer—about 300 fewer than planned—to reduce delays, with the cap in effect May 17 through Oct 24 as American and United adjust schedules amid expansion plans and taxiway work. Slower days will see smaller cuts, and airlines will notify travelers after determining具体 cancellations; American estimates up to 40 daily cuts, while United has not yet provided a firm figure.