# Why Flight Delays And Cancellations Happen And How To Prepare For Them

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2 outlets covering · First listed: Forbes, Nov 13, 2026, 3:45 PM · Read it: <https://www.forbes.com/sites/scottlaird/article/why-are-there-so-many-flight-delays-and-cancellations/>

Why are flights delayed so often? Explore what causes air travel disruptions, which flights face the greatest risks and how to plan around delays or cancellations.

AI summary (may contain mistakes): The FAA issued a nationwide ground stop for departing flights, citing a communications outage and “extraordinary circumstances.” Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said it was due to a “telecommunications outage” and there was no indication of a “nefarious” act, ABC News reported; TechRadar said officials could not yet rule out a cyberattack. ABC News reported 1,000 flights canceled, and MarketWatch reported more than 10,000 delayed.

## Who's covering it

In the order they published:

- Nov 13, 2026, 3:45 PM: [Why Flight Delays And Cancellations Happen And How To Prepare For Them](<https://www.forbes.com/sites/scottlaird/article/why-are-there-so-many-flight-delays-and-cancellations/>) — Forbes (Magazine, United States, rated Center)
  Why are flights delayed so often? Explore what causes air travel disruptions, which flights face the greatest risks and how to plan around delays or cancellations.
- Nov 13, 2026, 4:32 PM: [FAA nationwide ground stop impact on sports: Latest news as teams affected by flight delays, cancellations](<https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/live-blogs/faa-nationwide-ground-stop-flight-delays-cancellations-sports-college-teams-travel-updates/fSxpSclAr79u/>) — The Athletic (Sports, United States)
  A nationwide ground stop is leaving teams scrambling to travel and make plans for their games.