The Federal Aviation Administration has lifted a nationwide ground stop after testing its systems, and flights have begun to resume, according to CBS News and the FAA.
Travellers are still facing delays and cancelations at several airports as operations restart. The Times Union reported ongoing disruptions at Albany International Airport. CBS News reported travellers were dealing with delays and cancelations at Dallas–Fort Worth International Airport following the national ground stop.
What happened and where recovery stands
The FAA said it imposed the nationwide ground stop on 13 November due to a telecommunications outage that affected air traffic control communications. The Associated Press reported the stop lasted more than four hours and grounded departing flights across the country, causing widespread disruption.
Axios reported that by 9 p.m. ET on 13 November, more than 6,000 flights had been canceled, with thousands more delayed. CBS News reported the FAA lifted the ground stop after testing its systems, allowing flights to begin moving again.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the FAA expected U.S. air travel to return to normal by Sunday, 15 November, according to the Associated Press. Local reports indicate some airports are still working through delays and cancelations as schedules stabilise.
It is not yet clear from the FAA’s public statements how long residual disruptions will persist at specific airports. Albany and DFW remain among locations where travellers have reported ongoing issues, according to the Times Union and CBS News.
All figures and timelines above are drawn from the outlets cited. If authorities provide more detail on the outage and the pace of recovery, this story will be updated to reflect those statements.
SOURCES
– Federal Aviation Administration statements as cited by CBS News
– Associated Press reporting on the duration of the ground stop and recovery expectations
– Axios reporting on nationwide cancelations and delays by 9 p.m. ET on 13 November
– CBS News reporting on the lifting of the ground stop and local impacts at DFW
– Times Union reporting on ongoing disruptions at Albany International Airport
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