BREAKING: FAA Orders Nationwide Ground Stop TFN

Bomb hoax FILE PHOTO: Aegean Airlines planes were the target of bomb hoaxes, along with more than a dozen flights across Europe. (Jozsef - stock.adobe.com)

By Mike Kruz

November 13, 2026 at 4:59 pm EST

Trying to fly out this weekend? Give your airline app a look before you grab the keys.

The FAA ordered a nationwide ground stop Friday afternoon after a communications problem affected regional air traffic control centers. That paused takeoffs across the country. Planes already in the air could still land. reuters.com, apnews.com

If you’re flying or picking someone up, check the flight directly with the airline before heading out.

A quick check at home or the office beats an extra lap around the arrivals lane.

For nationwide updates, see the FAA’s live airport status page. (faa.gov)

Mike Kruz

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