US airports ordered to halt flights nationwide as FAA cites communication problem
On Friday 13 November 2026 the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a nationwide ground stop for flights at American airports. The reason given was communication problems affecting air traffic control centres.
Author: Thames Compass editorial teamPublished: 1 min read
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a nationwide ground stop for all US airports on Friday afternoon. The agency cited extraordinary circumstances and safety reasons.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said on the platform X that a communication problem had affected all air traffic control centres and that FAA technicians were investigating. According to CNN reports cited by Polish media, nothing pointed to a cyberattack.
Decisions on incoming international flights were to be made on a case-by-case basis. The BBC's channel description says passengers across the country were affected.
Status as of 14 November
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office's travel advice for the USA, updated on 14 November 2026, says the FAA has lifted the temporary nationwide grounding of flights. An earlier version of the page, retrieved the previous day, still described the nationwide grounding.
What this means for you
People living in the UK who are planning to travel to the US should check their flight status with their airline and contact their travel insurance provider. The UK travel advice says travellers should expect air travel disruption in the US.
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