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Severe East Coast Storms Ground 7,000 Flights, Waive Fees

7/22/2026

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Severe thunderstorms on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, disrupted over 7,000 U.S. flights.
The FAA grounded flights at eight East Coast airports, including Boston Logan and LaGuardia.
Officials reported tornadoes in northeast Pennsylvania and northern New Jersey and issued flood warnings.
Major carriers offered fee-free rebooking for affected passengers.
United will waive change fees for rebookings on flights July 20-23, 2026.

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Severe thunderstorms on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, disrupted over 7,000 U.S. flights.
The FAA grounded flights at eight East Coast airports, including Boston Logan and LaGuardia.
Officials reported tornadoes in northeast Pennsylvania and northern New Jersey and issued flood warnings.
Major carriers offered fee-free rebooking for affected passengers.
United will waive change fees for rebookings on flights July 20-23, 2026.