From FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth · Carter Freemon · · 1m 10s
Nationwide ground stop lifted as NTX flights remain delayed
FAA lifts nationwide ground stop after 4+ hours delay at DFW airports.
In brief
FAA lifts nationwide ground stop after 4+ hours delay at DFW airports. The FAA ended a 4-hour nationwide ground stop that disrupted flights at DFW and Love Field airports due to a temporary telecom outage. Originally reported by FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth.
Ground stop lifted
The FAA lifted its nationwide ground stop late Friday evening after disrupting flights across the country.
Ground stop duration
The ground stop lasted from 3:36 p.m. to 8 p.m. central time on Friday.
Ground stop cause
Federal authorities described the ground stop as a response to a temporary telecommunications outage.
FAA explanation
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the ground stop was due to 'instability' in air traffic control communications.
DHS response
DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin stated the ground stop was not a cyberattack but they were still investigating.
Passenger impact
Passengers at DFW and Love Field faced hours of delays with some stranded for five hours.
“We have been on the flight for an hour 45 minutes, an hour 40 minutes, pushed off from the gate, and they just told us that there was an electrical problem, and then we found out it was national.”
Airport reaction
DFW Airport and Love Field advised passengers to check with airlines for delays or cancellations.
Passenger stories
Passengers described being stranded for hours with unclear information about flight status.
“I don't even think the pilots actually said those words to us, but everybody knows on the flight.”
What matters most
The FAA ended a 4-hour nationwide ground stop that disrupted flights at DFW and Love Field airports due to a temporary telecom outage.
