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FAA Issues Nationwide Ground Stop Due to Telecommunications Outage

The FAA implemented a nationwide ground stop on Friday due to a telecommunications outage, affecting around 1.5 million travelers. Flights were delayed for hours, leaving many passengers stranded as operations resumed.

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On November 13, 2026, the FAA issued a ground stop at all U.S. airports due to a telecommunications outage, impacting approximately 1.5 million travelers. Flights were delayed for hours, and many passengers remained stranded as operations began to resume. Images from various airports showed crowded terminals and travelers waiting for information on their flights.

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  • FAA issued a ground stop at all U.S. airports on November 13, 2026.
  • The ground stop was due to a telecommunications outage.
  • Approximately 1.5 million travelers were affected by the delays.
  • Passengers experienced hours of waiting before flights resumed.
  • Images from airports showed crowded terminals and stranded travelers.
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