FAA issues nationwide ground stop
The FAA got $12.5 billion to upgrade its badly aging air traffic control and telecom system from Congress and Duffy has asked for $50 billion more for ATC and airports.
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FAA issues nationwide ground stop (opens CNBC in a new tab)
'Extraordinary circumstances': US grounds all departing flights over safety concerns (opens Times of India in a new tab)
Ground stop ordered for all airports nationwide for ‘reasons of safety’ (opens NBC News in a new tab)
The Federal Aviation Administration on Friday ordered a nationwide ground stop on all departing flights “due to extraordinary circumstances and for reasons of safety.”
Nationwide ground stop ordered at airports: FAA (opens ABC News in a new tab)
The Federal Aviation Administration ordered a nationwide ground stop Friday for all airlines "due to extraordinary circumstances and for reasons of safety."
FAA issues US national ground stop on all flights (opens DW in a new tab)
"All departing traffic should remain groundstopped until further notice," the US Federal Aviation Administration said. US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said technicians are investigating the issue.
FAA orders ground stop at all US airports due to 'extraordinary circumstance and reasons for safety' (opens DW in a new tab)
"All departing traffic should remain groundstopped until further notice," the US Federal Aviation Administration said.
U.S. grounds flights nationwide after air traffic control communication outage (opens Global News in a new tab)
The US Federal Aviation Administration on Friday issued a national ground stop "due to extraordinary circumstance and reasons for safety."
All flights at US airports grounded ‘due to extraordinary circumstances’ (opens Metro in a new tab)
Nationwide ground stops are extremely rare.
FAA issues nationwide ground stop (opens CBS News in a new tab)
The Federal Aviation Administration on Friday issued a rare nationwide ground stop on all departing flights, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy said.
🔴 US flight authority orders national ground stop over air traffic control 'communication issue' (opens France 24 in a new tab)
US grounds all departing flights due to ‘extraordinary circumstance, safety reasons’ (opens The Age in a new tab)
The announcement means flights in the air may land, but flights on the ground cannot take off.
US grounds all departing flights due to ‘extraordinary circumstance, safety reasons’ (opens The Sydney Morning Herald in a new tab)
The announcement means flights in the air may land, but flights on the ground cannot take off.
US grounds all flights after ‘communication issue’ (opens Al Jazeera in a new tab)
US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the US aviation agency was investigating.
FAA ground stop shuts down flights nationwide (opens The Verge in a new tab)
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FAA grounds all flights at U.S. airports due to air traffic control communications problems (opens PBS NewsHour in a new tab)
The FAA notice said the ground stop was being imposed "due to extraordinary circumstances and for reasons of safety."
U.S. government grounds all flights across the United States ‘due to extraordinary cirumstances’ (opens TechCrunch in a new tab)
The Federal Aviation Administration grounded flights across the United States citing "extraordinary circumstances" and for "reasons of safety."
FAA issues nationwide ground-stop order, delaying or canceling nearly 7,000 flights (opens The Guardian in a new tab)
Transportation secretary Sean Duffy said stoppage is due to ‘communication issue’ and that FAA is looking into issue The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a nationwide ground stop for all flights that are due to take off in the US on Friday,…
FAA issues nationwide ground stop for all U.S. airports (opens NPR in a new tab)
The FAA has issued a nationwide ground stop for all U.S. airports following a "communication issue impacting all Air Route Traffic Control Centers," according to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.
Nationwide ground stop ordered by FAA | Special Report (opens CBS News in a new tab)
The FAA issues a nationwide ground stop at airports "due to extraordinary circumstances and for reasons of safety." Tony Dokoupil anchors a CBS News special report.
FAA issues nationwide ground stop after communications outage in US (opens Al Jazeera in a new tab)
US air regulators have issued a nationwide ground stop for departing flights, citing a communications problem.
Early details on FAA's nationwide ground stop (opens CBS News in a new tab)
The FAA has issued a nationwide ground stop on all flights. Tony Dokoupil anchors a CBS News special report.
All US departing flights grounded due to communication issues (opens ABC Australia in a new tab)
Flights departing from across the US have been grounded, following a national order from the country's aviation body. Follow live.
US National Weather Service reports nationwide internet, communications issues (opens CNA in a new tab)
US National Weather Service says its radars operating normally (opens CNA in a new tab)
US Grounds All Departing Flights Due To Communication Breakdown (opens NDTV in a new tab)
The Federal Aviation Administration grounded all flights nationwide Friday afternoon because of communications problems at regional air traffic control centers.
US flights grounded LIVE updates: FAA stops all departing flights citing ‘extraordinary circumstances’, air traffic control issues (opens The Sydney Morning Herald in a new tab)
Welcome to our rolling coverage of the United States nationwide flights ground stop.
US flights grounded LIVE updates: FAA stops all departing flights citing ‘extraordinary circumstances’, air traffic control issues (opens The Age in a new tab)
Welcome to our rolling coverage of the United States nationwide flights ground stop.
Secy. Mullin says FAA ground stop was caused by 'telecommunication outage' (opens NBC News in a new tab)
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin told reporters the nationwide ground stop issued by the Federal Aviation Administration was the result of a telecommunication outage. He also assured that the issue was the result of some for of attack or hack.
All departing US flights grounded due to communication problem (opens CNA in a new tab)
The rare nationwide ground stop order was issued due a communications problem affecting US air traffic control towers.
What we know about the FAA nationwide ground stop (opens NPR in a new tab)
The Federal Aviation Administration took an extraordinary step Friday afternoon by issuing a nationwide ground stop. No planes are taking off at any airport and millions of passengers are stranded.
Mullin says FAA ground stop caused by telecommunications outage (opens CBS News in a new tab)
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin briefed reporters on the ongoing FAA ground stop on Friday, saying it was caused by a telecommunications outage with no indication of an attack. Major Garrett anchors ongoing coverage.
US grounds all departing flights due to ‘extraordinary circumstance, safety reasons’ (opens The Age in a new tab)
The order means flights in the air may land, but flights on the ground cannot take off.
US grounds all departing flights due to ‘extraordinary circumstance, safety reasons’ (opens The Sydney Morning Herald in a new tab)
The order means flights in the air may land, but flights on the ground cannot take off.
US Flight Shutdown Live Updates: 'This Isn't Another 9/11' - US After All Domestic Flights Grounded (opens NDTV in a new tab)
The Federal Aviation Administration "issued a nationwide ground stop for all US airports following a communication issue impacting all Air Route Traffic Control Centers," the agency said. "FAA technicians are investigating the issue."
DHS head Markwayne Mullin says there is not a threat to the U.S. amid FAA ground stop (opens NPR in a new tab)
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin spoke to at the White House on Friday afternoon after the FAA issues a total ground stop. NPR was there for the briefing.
DHS head Mark Waye Mullin says there is not a threat to the U.S. amid FAA ground stop (opens NPR in a new tab)
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Mark Waye Mullin spoke to at the White House on Friday afternoon after the FAA issues a total ground stop. NPR was there for the briefing.
US grounds flights nationwide after air traffic control communications outage (opens Business Recorder in a new tab)
WASHINGTON: The US Federal Aviation Administration grounded all departing flights nationwide on Friday after a communications failure hit air traffic control centers across the country, disrupting thousands of flights. The announcement means planes in the air…
No indication of nefarious attack before FAA ground stop, Mullin says (opens CBS News in a new tab)
DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin said Friday's FAA ground stop was caused by a telecommunications outage and there is currently no indication of a nefarious attack. Major Garrett anchors ongoing coverage.
FAA ground stop leaves College Football teams stranded on eve of crucial Saturday showdowns (opens Fox News in a new tab)
Texas, Tennessee, Utah and other top college football programs were grounded Friday as the FAA ground stop stranded teams before Saturday's games.
Hollywood Braces for Weekend Disruptions as FAA Grounds Flights Across U.S. (opens Variety in a new tab)
Hollywood is bracing for a weekend of disruptions after the Federal Aviation Administration grounded all flights in the United States on Friday, throwing travel plans into question for talent, executives and buyers headed to and from Los Angeles and New York…
Some airports beginning to run out of space for planes amid nationwide ground stop (opens NBC News in a new tab)
A source with knowledge of the situation told NBC News that Reagan National Airport is at capacity and that Chicago O’Hare is nearing capacity, meaning there is no place for planes to park and that some of the planes may have to divert to other airports.
US lifts nationwide ground stop for airports hours after halting all departures (opens DW in a new tab)
The US federal aviation regulator has lifted a nationwide ground stop for all airports. Federal officials blamed a communications outage and said technicians are still investigating.
What we know about nationwide FAA ground stop, Mullin says no indication of attack | Special Report (opens CBS News in a new tab)
A telecommunication outage prompted the FAA to issue a nationwide ground stop Friday, DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin said. Tony Dokoupil anchors a CBS News special report.
WATCH: Homeland Security Secretary Mullin says FAA flight stoppage 'isn't another 9/11' (opens PBS NewsHour in a new tab)
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said there are no indications of an attack against the nation, after the Federal Aviation Administration grounded all flights nationwide Friday afternoon due to communications problems.
Commercial pilot explains what crews are going through amid nationwide ground stop (opens CBS News in a new tab)
Captain Laura Einsetler joins "The Takeout" to break down what she imagines flight crews are going through amid Friday's nationwide FAA ground stop. Following Ensetler's comments, CBS News's Lana Zak reports from Chicago O'Hare.
Some international flights allowed to depart U.S. amid FAA ground stop (opens CBS News in a new tab)
Some flights headed to other countries are being permitted to depart from the U.S. amid Friday's nationwide ground stop. Major Garrett anchored ongoing coverage.
FAA orders third nationwide ground stop in its history (opens Ars Technica in a new tab)
Rare nationwide ground stop could go on for awhile as FAA troubleshoots.
FAA ground stop live updates: 1,000 flights canceled, no indication a nefarious' act (opens ABC News in a new tab)
DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin said it was due to a "telecommunications outage."
US grounds all departing flights due to ‘extraordinary circumstance’ (opens The Sydney Morning Herald in a new tab)
A nationwide ground stop has been issued for all US flights due to serious air traffic control communication issues.
US grounds all departing flights due to ‘extraordinary circumstance’ (opens The Age in a new tab)
A nationwide ground stop has been issued for all US flights due to serious air traffic control communication issues.
FAA grounds all fights across the US over ‘telecommunication outage’ (opens Al Jazeera in a new tab)
The FAA has issued a ground stop for departing flights in the US after a communications failure disrupted air traffic.
Update to network connecting air traffic control system led to outage before ground stop, sources ay (opens CBS News in a new tab)
An update to the private communications network that connects America's air traffic control system caused the system to reboot, leading to a crash and a communications outage, multiple sources told CBS News. Lindsey Reiser anchors continuing coverage.
What to know about the rare nationwide ground stop issued by the FAA (opens The Guardian in a new tab)
The Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop for all planes due to take off in the US, delaying and canceling thousands of flights Flights grounded at all US airports due to communications outage – live The US Federal Aviation Administration said…
FAA issues rare nationwide ground stop due to 'extraordinary circumstances' (opens PBS NewsHour in a new tab)
Air travel across the country came to a standstill on Friday after the Federal Aviation Administration issued a rare nationwide ground stop citing "extraordinary circumstances" and "reasons of safety." Aviation correspondent Miles O'Brien reports.
Travelers facing uncertainty amid nationwide ground stop (opens CBS News in a new tab)
The FAA issued a nationwide ground stop Friday, snarling travel plans for people across the country. CBS News' Carter Evans and Caitlin Huey-Burns have more.
Nationwide ground stop brings America’s airports to a standstill (opens NBC News in a new tab)
The FAA declared a nationwide ground stop over a communication issue involving air traffic control. NBC News’ Tom Costello reports.
Stranded passenger in Las Vegas on nationwide ground stop: "Nobody has answers" (opens CBS News in a new tab)
Clara Pablo was trying to get home from Las Vegas to New York on Friday when the FAA issued a nationwide ground stop. She joined CBS News' to share her experience. Then, CBS Atlanta's Nakell Williams reports on the scene from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta…
Flights grounded across US after air traffic communications outage (opens The Business Times in a new tab)
The shutdown had caused chaos at airports, with airlines cancelling more than 1,000 flights and delaying nearly 10,000
Flights grounded across US after air traffic communications outage (opens The Business Times in a new tab)
The shutdown had caused chaos at airports, with airlines cancelling more than 1,000 flights and delaying nearly 10,000
Thousands of flights affected by FAA ground stop. Here are your rights as a passenger (opens Los Angeles Times in a new tab)
Thousands of flights across America were delayed, canceled and stuck on the tarmac Friday after the FAA announced a ground stop. Here's what to know if you are affected.
Former FAA chief spokesperson says ATC system is "horribly outdated" amid ground stop (opens CBS News in a new tab)
Former FAA chief spokesperson Scott Brenner joins CBS News to discuss Friday's nationwide ground stop and the age of America's air traffic control system. Then, Lindsay Gutierrez, a passenger stranded at JFK Airport, joins to share her experience.
NBA and NHL teams scramble as nationwide FAA ground stop disrupts weekend sports travel (opens Fox News in a new tab)
Millions of people face travel chaos from the nationwide FAA ground stop as NBA and NHL teams including the Nets and San Jose Sharks were stranded.
US FAA grounds flights nationwide for second time since 9/11: What caused the disruption as 10,000 flights face delays? (opens Mint in a new tab)
The FAA grounded US flights nationwide after a telecommunications outage disrupted air traffic control centres. More than 10,000 delays were reported, with cancellations and diversions mounting. This was the second nationwide ground stop since 9/11.
Airlines issue advisories amid FAA ground stop (opens The Economic Times in a new tab)
Airlines including Air Canada and American Airlines issued passenger advisories after a nationwide ground stop imposed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) disrupted flight operations across the United States, triggering cancellations and departure…
Latest developments on FAA's national ground stop (opens CBS News in a new tab)
The Federal Aviation Administration ordered a national ground stop on Friday, with officials citing "extraordinary circumstances" and safety concerns. Kris Van Cleave reports.
US lifts nationwide ground stop, allowing flights to resume after hours of travel chaos (opens CNA in a new tab)
The rare nationwide ground stop order that sparked travel chaos was issued due to a communications problem affecting US air traffic control towers.
Trump official seeks $50 billion for air traffic control after outage (opens The Express Tribune in a new tab)
Transportation secretary Sean Duffy, White House ask for $30.1b to upgrade aging airports, air traffic control system
DHS says nationwide ground stop was not a cyberattack: 'We are built to handle crisis like this' (opens NBC News in a new tab)
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin told reporters during a Friday night White House briefing that there was no sign of a cyberattack in today’s ground stoppage.
US flight chaos: What caused FAA outage that grounded departures nationwide? (opens Times of India in a new tab)
'We'll get home one day' - US travellers impacted by nationwide ground stop (opens BBC News in a new tab)
Passengers throughout the country were impacted over what the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) describes as “safety and communication issues”.
US lifts flight ground stop after over 4-hr outage (opens The Economic Times in a new tab)
Duffy details timeline of ground stop, demands more FAA funding (opens NBC News in a new tab)
Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy gives the timeline of the paralyzing FAA ground stop, which left travelers across the country stranded for hours. Duffy says the issue was due to old communications systems.
US-bound flights out of Australia grounded as telecommunications outage affects American travel (opens The Guardian in a new tab)
Sydney and Melbourne airports say grounding of planes from US airports led to delays for some flights US flight outage – live updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Some US bound flights from Sydney Airport have been grounded in…
US lifts nationwide flight ground stop after 4 hours of air traffic control outage, confirms no cyberattack (opens Mint in a new tab)
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said there was no indication as of yet that anything nefarious was behind the ground stop, but that it was a telecommunications outage.
US lifts nationwide flight shutdown caused by communications failure (opens The Business Times in a new tab)
The Department of Homeland Security says there were no signs the outage was caused by a cyberattack
US lifts ground stop, to resume flights after air traffic network failure sparks chaos (opens The Business Times in a new tab)
The Department of Homeland Security says there were no signs the outage was caused by a cyberattack
US lifts nationwide flight shutdown caused by communications failure (opens The Business Times in a new tab)
[WASHINGTON] The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) lifted a nationwide ground stop on Friday (Nov 13) after a communications failure at air…
Nationwide ground stop lifted, Duffy calls for congressional funding to upgrade ATC system (opens CBS News in a new tab)
The FAA on Friday night lifted a nationwide ground stop issued hours earlier over what DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin called a telecommunications outage. Mullin and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy took questions on the situation from the White House.
FAA lifts nationwide ground stop as thousands of flights canceled (opens NBC News in a new tab)
The Federal Aviation Administration has lifted its nationwide ground stop that has caused cancellations for thousands of flights across the country. It is still unsure when airports will be fully back up and running. NBC News' Tom Costello reviews the White…
US flights resume after nationwide ground stop lifted (opens France 24 in a new tab)
The United States on Friday lifted an hours-long ground stop at the nation's airports, with top officials explaining that the disruption was not due to a cyberattack or a sweeping Microsoft outage. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said that US airspace was…
US flight disruptions: Nationwide ground stop ordered for only the second time since 9/11 (opens Times of India in a new tab)
US lifts nationwide flight shutdown caused by communications failure (opens Business Recorder in a new tab)
WASHINGTON: The US Federal Aviation Administration lifted a nationwide ground stop on Friday after a communications failure at air traffic control centers caused chaos at airports and triggered the longest nationwide shutdown since the September 11, 2001,…
FAA lifts nationwide ground stop on all US flights (opens France 24 in a new tab)
The United States on Friday lifted an hours-long ground stop at the nation's airports, with top officials explaining that the disruption was not due to a cyberattack or a sweeping Microsoft outage.
FAA flight ground stop disrupts sports travel (opens The Economic Times in a new tab)
Amid Flight Stop, Ari Emanuel Slams Pete Buttigieg for Making ‘Zero Progress’ Modernizing FAA: ‘You Left a Failing System in Place’ (opens Variety in a new tab)
As the nation’s air traffic ground to a halt Friday afternoon amid an FAA ground stop, Ari Emanuel had strong words for former transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg. The WME executive chairman posted on X, “No one’s hands are clean here. However, Mr.…
US flight chaos: Ground stop ends, but will your flight take off? Trump aide explains (opens Times of India in a new tab)
The FAA has lifted the nationwide ground stop caused by a communications failure affecting air traffic control. Passengers should expect ongoing delays and cancellations as airlines reschedule flights and crews recover. The communications disruption led to a…
What we know about the US air traffic communications outage (opens ABC Australia in a new tab)
Aviation authorities cited "extraordinary circumstances and reasons of safety", with the White House blaming outdated air traffic control technology for the outage.
FAA ground stop lifted: Why were US flights grounded, and what’s next? (opens Al Jazeera in a new tab)
The FAA says nationwide ground stop disrupting thousands of US flights was caused by a telecommunications outage.
What we know about the longest ground stop since 9/11 (opens BBC News in a new tab)
US officials say the disruption was caused by old equipment overloading and not a cyber-attack or a Microsoft outage.
Microsoft has a message on the FAA ground stop that delayed 10,000+ flights in the US (opens Times of India in a new tab)
Microsoft has denied any link between its global Microsoft 365 outage and the FAA ground stop that halted every departing US flight, leaving 10,000+ flights delayed and 6,600 cancelled. "We have no indication that the FAA's nationwide ground stop is related…
US flight shutdown exposes deepening air traffic network crisis (opens CNA in a new tab)
The nationwide flight shutdown on Friday (Nov 13) has exposed longstanding weaknesses in the US air traffic control network, raising questions about whether billions of dollars in modernisation efforts can prevent further disruptions.
US grounds all flights for hours, sparking travel chaos (opens Dawn in a new tab)
The US grounded all flights for several hours Saturday, sparking travel chaos across the vast country, after what government officials said was a major communications outage caused by decades old technology. The nationwide stop left hundreds of thousands of…
US grounds flights amid communications issue (opens The Sydney Morning Herald in a new tab)
The shutdown, which was lifted after more than four hours, caused chaos at airports.
US grounds flights amid communications issue (opens The Age in a new tab)
The shutdown, which was lifted after more than four hours, caused chaos at airports.
US says airspace now ‘opened up’ after grounding all flights for hours, sparking travel chaos (opens Dawn in a new tab)
The US grounded all flights for several hours Saturday, sparking travel chaos across the vast country, after what government officials said was a major communications outage caused by decades old technology. The nationwide stop left hundreds of thousands of…
America's air traffic control meltdown: How US flight crisis unfolded & what next (opens Times of India in a new tab)
On November 13, a significant communications failure caused a nationwide ground stop for US flights. Airports experienced delays, cancellations, and diversions, affecting approximately 1.5 million passengers. The Federal Aviation Administration identified…
US to resume flights after air traffic network failure sparks chaos (opens Business Recorder in a new tab)
WASHINGTON: The FAA lifted a nationwide ground stop on Friday after a communications failure at air traffic control centers caused chaos at US airports and triggered the longest shutdown since the September 11, 2001, attacks. Transportation Secretary Sean…
FAA ground stop disrupts NBA, NHL and college football weekend travel (opens Al Jazeera in a new tab)
More than 1.5 million passengers face travel disruption as domestic and international airlines warn of knock-on delays.
Trump official seeks $50 billion for air traffic control after outage (opens Business Recorder in a new tab)
WASHINGTON: The Trump administration boosted its request for air traffic control funding to $50 billion late Friday after a communications issue forced a nationwide groundstop that halted thousands of flights for hours. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and…
Airport chaos continues after US ground stop lifted – as it happened (opens The Guardian in a new tab)
This blog is now closed. See our full reports: US aviation agency lifts nationwide ground stop affecting all air travel Chaos at US airports as flight stoppage grinds travel plans to a halt Sign up for the Breaking News US email We’re wrapping up this live…
US to resume flights after air traffic network failure sparks chaos (opens The Express Tribune in a new tab)
Four-hour nationwide grounding could disrupt airline schedules for days, aviation analysts said
Possible disruption expected for UK travellers after flights grounded across US (opens Evening Standard in a new tab)
The US Federal Aviation Administration halted all flights across America for several hours on Friday.
FAA ground stop sends NBA, NHL and college teams scrambling ahead of weekend (opens The Guardian in a new tab)
Nationwide flight shutdown disrupts team travel in US Mississippi v Oklahoma football game moved to Sunday Cavaliers face tight turnaround after Miami travel delay The Federal Aviation Administration’s decision to ground all flights nationwide for several…
All the London Heathrow and Gatwick flights cancelled amid US air traffic shutdown chaos (opens Evening Standard in a new tab)
More than 30 flights between London and the US cancelled as disruption expected to last for days
Ground stop scrambles travel plans for sports teams across the US (opens The Straits Times in a new tab)
Thousands of flights have been cancelled, but no high-profile games have been affected so far.
US air travel resumption will 'take time' after hours-long stop (opens Dawn in a new tab)
Flights in the United States were resuming on Saturday after being grounded for several hours due to a major communications outage, though authorities said returning to normal operations would take time. The nationwide stop sparked widespread chaos and left…
British Airways issues update on UK flights after US air traffic control meltdown (opens Evening Standard in a new tab)
‘We want to thank our customers for bearing with us’ - British Airways
US to resume flights after air traffic network failure sparks chaos (opens ARY News in a new tab)
U.S. flights resume after FAA ground stop, but travel chaos continues (opens CNBC in a new tab)
U.S. flights are resuming after the FAA ground stop, but delays and cancellations are still piling up.
'1980s copper lines, old routers': How US’s ageing tech caused longest ground stop since 9/11 (opens Times of India in a new tab)
US nationwide flight ground stop: "Our routers got overloaded with data" (opens France 24 in a new tab)
On Friday, the Federal Aviation Administration issued a rare nationwide ground stop. More than 8,200 flights, or over 31% of those scheduled in the United States, were canceled. The ground stop lasted nearly five hours and was the longest in the country since…
US flight chaos: Trump official seeks $50 billion for air traffic control (opens Times of India in a new tab)
US lifts nationwide ground stop affecting all air travel, White House says 'no indication of nefarious act' (opens Mothership in a new tab)
The ground stop is unrelated to the ongoing Microsoft outage, said US officials.
Trump official seeks $50 billion for air traffic control after outage (opens ARY News in a new tab)
What to do if your flight is cancelled? Rights explained amid US ground stop chaos (opens Evening Standard in a new tab)
What rights do passengers have to claim compensation amid lengthy delays and cancellations?
What to do if your flight is cancelled? Rights explained amid Heathrow and Gatwick airport chaos (opens Evening Standard in a new tab)
What rights do passengers have to claim compensation amid the lengthy delays and cancellations?
US flights hit by nationwide ground stop fallout (opens The Economic Times in a new tab)
FAA ground stop puts obstacle in front of social media stars trying to get to AEW's Full Gear PPV (opens Fox News in a new tab)
The FAA nationwide ground stop left NBA, NHL and college football reeling while AEW's Costco Guys scrambled to reach Full Gear in Phoenix by Saturday.
US air travel slowly recovers from nationwide flight ground stop as chaos continues (opens The Guardian in a new tab)
Thousands of flights still canceled as officials blamed ageing air control system for nationwide grounding Travel chaos continued across the US on Saturday morning as airlines scrambled to recover from a four-hour nationwide Federal Aviation Administration…
Air travel chaos after national ground stop lifted (opens CBS News in a new tab)
Thousands of travelers are still dealing with flight delays and cancellations after the FAA lifted a national ground stop order. The ground stop highlighted a worsening air traffic network crisis, former NTSB chair Robert Sumwalt explains.
Eye Opener: National ground stop lifted (opens CBS News in a new tab)
A national ground stop caused a series of travel delays. Hundreds of "Rocky" fans gather to dress like Rocky Balboa for a Guinness World Record. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.
US flights grounded: Could Thanksgiving be next? (opens The Economic Times in a new tab)
Travelers stranded, flights canceled after ground stop. Here's what we know (opens CBS News in a new tab)
More than 3,800 flights were canceled Saturday, according to flight tracking website FlightAware, while around 2,000 others were delayed.
Thousands of flights canceled as airlines work to recover from nationwide ground stop (opens PBS NewsHour in a new tab)
The nationwide stop was the first since January 2023, when another key Federal Aviation Administration computer system that sends notices to pilots malfunctioned, and the second since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.
US: What exactly caused the longest nationwide ground stop in 25 years? (opens France 24 in a new tab)
After a nearly five-hour ground stoppage, flights in the US have resumed. However, officials are warning that it will take days to recover from the ongoing delays related to the incident. Transport Secretary Sean Duffy explained the crisis was due to a…
Updated start times for college football games affected by FAA ground stop, broken down by conference (opens Fox News in a new tab)
Although the FAA ground stop was resolved within hours, its ripple effects forced college football game time changes across the Big 12, SEC, and Big Ten.
FAA ground stop throws college football into chaos, while the NFL is safe (opens NBC News in a new tab)
A Federal Aviation Administration ground stop that lasted more than four hours and canceled over 7,000 flights Friday affected the travel plans for several pro and college teams across multiple sports.
FAA blames Friday's ground stop on 'equipment issue' during telecoms network upgrade (opens NPR in a new tab)
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said initial investigations pointed to an issue with contractor L3Harris updating old tech at a remote location.
4 critical travel issues for those delayed and disrupted by FAA nationwide ground stop (opens Fox News in a new tab)
The FAA ground stop left airplanes and flight crews out of position, and airlines like Delta, United and Southwest are now offering waivers and free rebooking.
Copper wire upgrade caused nationwide flight suspension, US transport secretary says (opens BBC News in a new tab)
The US government is trying to find out whether the chaos was caused by "incompetence" or faulty equipment.
Duffy, officials give update after nationwide ground stop lifted (opens CBS News in a new tab)
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and other officials spoke about the nationwide ground stop that lasted for hours and stranded thousands of travelers on Friday.
Work to replace old copper wire led to the FAA’s ground stop (opens The Verge in a new tab)
CHICAGO, US - NOVEMBER 13: A view of an information board at the Chicago O'Hare International Airport, filled with waiting passengers on November 13, 2026, after the Federal Aviation Administration ordered a nationwide ground stop on all departing flights…
US air travel issues to persist well into Sunday, officials say, with thousands of flights affected (opens CNA in a new tab)
The problem was traced to FAA contractor L3Harris' installation of at least one new router at a remote facility.
Thousands of US flights canceled, delayed as air travel system slowly recovers from shutdown (opens CNA in a new tab)
The FAA said it was doing additional testing with L3Harris to see if there are any additional risks.
US air travel issues to persist well into Sunday, officials say, with thousands of flights affected (opens CNA in a new tab)
The problem was traced to FAA contractor L3Harris' installation of at least one new router at a remote facility.
Thousands of US flights canceled, delayed as air travel system recovers from shutdown (opens CNA in a new tab)
The FAA issued the ground stop because of an outage that appeared to be affecting a network that handles critical radio frequencies used by air traffic controllers to communicate with pilots, according to two airline officials.
US blames system upgrade for longest nationwide FAA ground stop since 9/11 (opens Al Jazeera in a new tab)
Sean Duffy, the country's transportation secretary, said his agency is 'going to hold people accountable'.
What to know about flights after the U.S. nationwide ground stop (opens PBS NewsHour in a new tab)
The longest flight stoppage in 25 years ended around 8:15 p.m. ET Friday, allowing some domestic flights to take off from U.S. airports. Officials expected a full recovery by Sunday.
5 AI flights landed in US on schedule despite outage (opens Times of India in a new tab)
US travellers face more flight disruptions ahead of holiday period (opens ABC Australia in a new tab)
Airlines are struggling to clear a backlog of delayed and cancelled flights after a major communications failure grounded departures across the US, less than a week before nearly 29 million passengers begin travel for Thanksgiving.
'Check, one two': Technical glitch hits US presser on air travel chaos (opens Dawn in a new tab)
Trump administration officials were left red-faced on Saturday when their public effort to address the massive tech disruption that grounded thousands of US flights was itself hit with embarrassing technical glitches. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy…
Duffy blames national ground stop, travel chaos on aging infrastructure (opens CBS News in a new tab)
Hundreds of flights are canceled or delayed after a national ground stop ended. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave, Anna Schecter, Lana Zak, Shawna Mizelle and Taurean Small report.
FAA ground stop forces NFL to reshuffle officiating crews for Week 10 (opens CBS Sports in a new tab)
The changes include one referee pulling double-duty on Sunday
NFL official Don Willard will referee two games in one day after FAA ground stop disrupts travel, league says (opens Fox News in a new tab)
NFL official Don Willard will referee two games in one day, driving 110 miles from Indianapolis to Cincinnati after the FAA ground stop hit Week 10.
Pilot, air traffic controller react to national ground stop (opens CBS News in a new tab)
Travelers are still facing delays and cancellations after a national FAA ground stop was lifted. Commercial airline pilot Captain Laura Einsetler and former air traffic controller Todd Yeary share their reactions.
FAA ground stop forces changes for TNA Wrestling's Destination X pay-per-view (opens Fox News in a new tab)
TNA Wrestling's Destination X in Edmonton faces lineup changes after the FAA nationwide ground stop stranded wrestlers trying to reach the event.
How to get a refund after the massive FAA ground stop (opens CBS News in a new tab)
Frustrated travelers are still dealing with delays and cancellations after a nationwide ground stop. Points Path CEO Julian Kheel shares his advice for passengers looking to protect their money when travel plans go awry.
Hoobastank, Simple Plan and More Bands Performed Mid-Flight During Nationwide Air Travel Ground Stop (opens Variety in a new tab)
Southwest Airlines brought back its “Live at 35” program during Friday’s nationwide grounding of air travel with performances from artists on their way to Vans Warped Tour. Hoobastank, The Used, Simple Plan and Lolo performed aboard a Southwest flight from…
Former top FAA official warns of 48-hour recovery after aging tech 'overwhelmed' ahead of ground stop (opens Fox News in a new tab)
Pilots, a former FAA official and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy explain the nationwide ground stop, detailing the telecom overload, 48-hour recovery and funding push.
Air Traffic Control Systems Are Outdated. What’s Being Done to Prevent Another Outage? (opens TIME in a new tab)
A nationwide flight halt has put the FAA’s aging technology in the spotlight. Upgrades are underway, but preventing future outages will take more than new equipment.
More than 5000 US flights grounded following nationwide stoppage (opens The Age in a new tab)
More than 5000 US flights have been cancelled as the Trump administration suggests a contractor could be to blame for the crippling national ground stop.
More than 5000 US flights grounded following nationwide stoppage (opens The Sydney Morning Herald in a new tab)
More than 5000 US flights have been cancelled as the Trump administration suggests a contractor could be to blame for the crippling national ground stop.
US flights resume after ageing technology blamed for outage (opens Al Jazeera in a new tab)
How travelers can navigate trips as ground stop effects linger, expert says (opens ABC News in a new tab)
FAA administrator Bryan Bedford said the system is expected to be fully recovered by Sunday.
Why a problem on the ground can affect flights thousands of miles away among other issues (opens PBS NewsHour in a new tab)
Michael McCormick, a former airspace manager with the Federal Aviation Administration, said it could take days for airlines — many of which had to divert flights — to resume normal operations after officials lifted the grounding order.
FAA ground stop disrupts college football (opens NPR in a new tab)
Some college football games were delayed a few hours on Saturday or postponed to Sunday. And in Oklahoma at least, there will be perks for fans to make up for the inconvenience, including cheap beers.
NFL referee faces 112-mile dash on double-duty Sunday after FAA ground stop (opens The Guardian in a new tab)
Don Willard faces 112-mile trip between NFL games NBA scrambles to replace referees stranded by delays College football games postponed as teams struggle An NFL official will work two games on the same day Sunday after the Federal Aviation Administration…
US flight disruption to persist 'well into Sunday' as officials blame faulty router (opens Times of India in a new tab)
How a glitch on ground triggered chaos in sky: Inside the US ground stop (opens Times of India in a new tab)
A significant setback in the US air traffic control communication system caused a grounding of flights lasting over four hours. This disruption was triggered by the upgrade of outdated equipment at a remote site coinciding with a spike in connection attempts,…
US officials blame routine maintenance, FAA says root cause unknown— All about America’s longest ground stop since 9/11 (opens Mint in a new tab)
Both US officials and the FAA firmly ruled out a cyberattack. “I want to reiterate: we see zero evidence of anything nefarious, and zero evidence of anything AI-related,” the FAA stated.
How Trump administration responded to FAA ground stop (opens CBS News in a new tab)
President Trump was informed within 30 minutes after the Federal Aviation Administration imposed a nationwide ground stop Friday afternoon, according to U.S. officials.
How A Single Router May Have Disrupted US Air Traffic For 5 Hours (opens NDTV in a new tab)
The FAA got $12.5 billion to upgrade its badly aging air traffic control and telecom system from Congress and Duffy has asked for $50 billion more for ATC and airports.
