FAA says it has lifted nationwide ground stop that snarled airports
A USA TODAY news article reports that the FAA lifted a nationwide ground stop on the evening of November 13, 2026, more than four hours after instability in its radar and communications systems halted flights and stranded travelers, canceled more than 3,000 flights, and suspended US-bound departures from 42 European countries. Officials said there was no evidence of a cyberattack, with Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy blaming the country's aging analog air traffic control system and raising his funding request to Congress to 50 billion dollars, while senators demanded answers and stranded passengers rebooked, rented cars, or waited for refunds and rebooking rights.
