Smoke from wildfires in Canada caused delays and cancellations for flights at New York-area airports and in Philadelphia on Wednesday, with the FAA slowing traffic and briefly halting flights bound for LaGuardia Airport. The haze blanketed the region and cut visibility, with New York City ranking fourth in the world for worst air quality. As of mid-afternoon, over 2,000 US flights were delayed, and United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and American Airlines adjusted their schedules and provided protective equipment for staff. Rain forecast in NYC in the coming days should improve air quality.

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