# Passengers wait as flights are delayed and canceled during US-wide ground stop, in photos > HelixNews · Web page: https://helixnews.one/story/4028391 · All pages for agents: https://helixnews.one/llms.txt 8 outlets covering · First listed: AP, Nov 13, 2026, 9:59 PM · Read it: ## Who's covering it In the order they published: - Nov 13, 2026, 4:42 PM: [All US flights grounded by FAA]() — The Register (Digital news, United Kingdom) Safety reasons and unspecified communications issue cited - Nov 13, 2026, 5:15 PM: [Flight Canceled During the FAA Ground Stop? Here’s What to Do.]() — New York Times (Newspaper, United States, rated Lean left) Travelers are entitled to refunds if their flights are canceled, regardless of the reason, but airlines won’t guarantee other amenities, such as a hotel room or meal vouchers. - Nov 13, 2026, 7:30 PM: [Report: 1.5 Million Passengers Stranded Amid Ground Stop]() — CNN (TV network, United States, rated Lean left) - Nov 13, 2026, 7:46 PM: [The FAA Nationwide Ground Stop Is Over]() — Wired (Magazine, United States) The five-hour ordeal ended Friday evening. Planes will be allowed to fly again, but the effects of the stoppage will be felt throughout the weekend. - Nov 13, 2026, 8:22 PM: [What to do if your flight was halted during nationwide ground stop]() — NY Post (Newspaper, United States, rated Lean right) Airline passengers stranded by Friday’s nationwide ground stop have several options to change their travel plans. - Nov 13, 2026, 8:59 PM: [What to do if your flight was canceled or delayed by the FAA's national ground stop]() — Yahoo News (Digital news, United States, rated Lean left) If you were traveling on Friday and your flight was canceled or delayed by the hours-long stoppage affecting all departing flights in the U.S., you may be able to recoup some money, including a full refund in some cases. A good first step is to call your airline. Check the airline's website and app for information about your options. For instance, United Airlines and Delta, two of the nation's largest airlines, put up banners on their websites on Friday evening with links to pages with directions on how to rebook for free or cancel.A government-ordered ground stop is extremely unusual, and… - Nov 13, 2026, 9:32 PM: [FAA ground stop lifted: Why were US flights grounded, and what’s next?]() — Al Jazeera (TV network, Qatar, rated Lean left) The FAA says nationwide ground stop disrupting thousands of US flights was caused by a telecommunications outage. - Nov 13, 2026, 9:59 PM: [Passengers wait as flights are delayed and canceled during US-wide ground stop, in photos]() — AP (Wire service, United States, rated Center)