FAA nationwide ground stop halts US flights for about four hours, disrupting Hollywood events

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The FAA ordered a nationwide ground stop on Friday, November 13, 2026, halting flights at all US airports for roughly four hours before lifting it at about 8:15 p.m. EST. Thousands of flights were canceled or delayed, and the stoppage stranded travelers including dealmakers, agents and stars heading to the American Film Market, the Governors Awards and FYC panels. Variety reported that Hollywood still faced weekend disruptions. TMZ reported long lines and bathroom bottlenecks at LAX, and Just Jared said the cause was communication issues. CNN aviation analyst Mary Schiavo said early reports indicated it was not a cyberattack. Ari Emanuel used the shutdown to criticize former transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg, and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony was set to proceed as planned.

Sources:Variety Rolling Stone Just Jared TMZ

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Amid Flight Stop, Ari Emanuel Slams Pete Buttigieg for Making ‘Zero Progress’ Modernizing FAA: ‘You Left a Failing System in Place’ Variety
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony to Kick Off as Planned Amid FAA Grounding Flights Debacle Rolling Stone
FAA Lifts Nationwide Ground Stop After Thousands of Flights Are Canceled & Delayed Just Jared
AFM Dealmakers, Talent Agents and Hollywood Stars Left Stranded by Nationwide Flight Stoppage Variety
FAA Lifts Nationwide Ground Stop After Flights Canceled Across U.S. TMZ
FAA Shutdown Sparks Bathroom Chaos, Passengers Face Long Lines TMZ
Hollywood Still Faces Weekend Disruptions After FAA Lifts Flight Ground Stop Variety
FAA Grounds All Flights Nationwide Due to Communication Issues Just Jared
FAA Issues Rare Nationwide Ground Stop, Orders All Flights Halted TMZ

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