FAA ground stop shuts down flights nationwide

Delta Air Lines planes at the gate at LaGuardia Airport on June 3, 2026. | Photo: Getty Images Takeoffs from airports throughout the US paused on Friday after the FAA issued a national ground stop "due to extraordinary circumstances and for reasons of safety," while planes in the air will be allowed to land. US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy...

• Published date: 13-11-2026 09:38 PM