# Flight Delays Continue After Nationwide Ground Stop

> U.S. airlines recover from 25-year ground stop that canceled 3,000+ flights.
- Title: Flight Delays Continue After Nationwide Ground Stop | Shortify
- Summary: U.S. airlines recover from 25-year ground stop that canceled 3,000+ flights. A nationwide FAA ground stop canceled over 3,000 flights and stranded travelers…
- Keywords: faa ground stop, flight delays, thanksgiving travel, reagan national airport, dulles international airport, baltimore washington international airpo, air traffic control, flight cancellations, national air traffic control system, aircraft, The Banner
- Source: The Banner — https://thebanner.com/community/transportation/flight-delays-cancellations-continue-saturday-faa-nationwide-ground-stop-ZCMLG6PILBE73K4TMJYENLW3XI
- Author: Will Weissert, Josh Funk and Hallie Golden | Associated Press
- Published: 2026-11-14T13:08:04.661+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: faa ground stop, flight delays, thanksgiving travel, reagan national airport, dulles international airport, baltimore washington international airpo, air traffic control, flight cancellations, national air traffic control system, aircraft, news, local
## Nationwide Ground Stop
Airlines across the U.S. worked Saturday to recover from the longest nationwide ground stop in 25 years that canceled more than 3,000 flights.
## Ground Stop Cause
Trump administration officials said new technology added to air traffic control overloaded antiquated equipment causing intermittent communications and radar gaps.
## Ground Stop Duration
The nationwide stop lasted more than four hours and was lifted around 8:15 p.m. Friday.
## Global Impact
The ground stop spread ripple effects around the world and stranded passengers.
## Sports Teams Affected
Auburn University’s football team took a bus to Mississippi State and pushed their game start time from noon to 4:15 p.m.
## Traveler Experience
Passengers at Reagan National Airport faced delays and cancellations after the ground stop was lifted.
## Flight Cancellations
Flightaware.com reported a few dozen delays and cancellations at airports including Reagan and Dulles as of Saturday morning.
## Airlines' Response
Several airlines waived fees for rebooking or canceling flights at the last minute including Southwest and United Airlines.
## Traveler Story
Jennifer Angarita, a mother of two, was relieved to be home after her flight from Denver to BWI but faced high Uber prices.
## Stranded Traveler
Zach Tolle waited at Salt Lake City airport for over six hours after his flight was delayed and eventually canceled.
## System Fixes
The FAA has replaced thousands of old copper wires with fiber optic lines and upgraded hundreds of radio systems.
## Future Concerns
Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy warned of more disruptions as the air traffic system continues to age.
## Key takeaway

A nationwide FAA ground stop canceled over 3,000 flights and stranded travelers as airlines work to recover from the longest nationwide air traffic disruption in 25 years.