All articles tagged with #ground stop
A JetBlue Airbus A320 on Flight 543 from Newark to West Palm Beach returned to Newark after reporting an engine failure and cockpit smoke, with passengers evacuated via slides; no injuries were reported. The airport briefly suspended operations for about an hour while the aircraft was moved, then reopened around 7 p.m. JetBlue emphasized safety and said it will cooperate with authorities.
A United Airlines flight from Chicago encountered an issue on landing at Orlando International Airport, triggering a ground stop and temporary delays as passengers were bused to the terminal; no injuries were reported.
The FAA ground stop at Palm Springs International Airport due to an air traffic control issue affecting Southern California has been lifted, but delays and cancellations continue as operations normalize, with travelers advised to check with airlines for updates.
A ground stop has been issued at Nashville International Airport due to staffing shortages in the air traffic control tower, causing delays in departures with an uncertain resumption time, and travelers are advised to check flight updates regularly.
Alaska Airlines resumed flights after a nationwide ground stop caused by a significant IT outage, which led to over 229 cancellations and numerous delays. The airline worked to restore operations and advised passengers to check their flight status, with the FAA issuing the ground stop at the airline's request.
A ground stop at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson Airport was temporarily issued and then lifted after the FAA evacuated the tower due to a gas smell, which was not confirmed to be a fire, prompting an investigation by fire rescue services.
The evacuation of Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson airport tower due to a gas odor caused a temporary ground stop, leading to numerous flight delays and cancellations, but no injuries were reported. The cause of the gas smell remains unknown, and the airport was operating under strain amid a government shutdown affecting staff.
United Airlines temporarily suspended all flights in the U.S. and Canada due to a brief connectivity problem, marking the second such incident in less than two months caused by unspecified technical issues, leading to widespread delays and disruptions.
A telecommunications outage caused widespread flight cancellations and delays at Dallas airports, leading to chaos for thousands of travelers, with disruptions extending globally due to cyberattacks affecting airline systems and airport operations.
A telephone outage caused the FAA to implement ground stops at DFW and Love Field airports, halting departures and arrivals, leading to delays and cancellations, with the situation ongoing as the FAA works with the telephone provider to resolve the issue.
United Airlines experienced a major technical glitch causing a ground stop and flight delays across the country, with some passengers still affected a day later. The airline resolved the issue, but disruptions led to canceled flights, hotel stays, and passenger frustrations, highlighting the vulnerability of airline digital systems.
United Airlines has halted flights across major US airports due to a technology issue, causing over 700 delays and ground stops at airports including Chicago, Denver, Houston, San Francisco, and New Jersey. Flights already in the air are continuing, and regional flights are unaffected but may experience delays. The airline is working to resolve the issue, prioritizing safety.
United Airlines grounded all mainline flights at major hubs due to a computer system outage affecting aircraft weight and balance calculations, causing widespread delays and cancellations, while flights already in the air were unaffected.
A United Airlines ground stop caused by a technology issue led to significant flight delays and chaos at Chicago O'Hare and other major hubs, but the issue has now been resolved and operations are gradually returning to normal, with ongoing delays expected.
The FAA has implemented a ground stop affecting all United Airlines flights headed to Chicago and other major hubs like Denver, Newark, Houston, and San Francisco due to a technology issue, causing delays and holding flights at their departure airports.