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Flight canceled or delayed? Here’s what to do next

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Flight cancellations near 6,500 Saturday, extend into Sunday after FAA meltdown

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Flight cancellations near 6,500 Saturday, extend into Sunday after FAA meltdown

Flights are departing again after Friday's rare nationwide ground stop. But travelers will feel the ripple effects through the weekend.

Travelers stranded Friday at New York's LaGuardia Airport (LGA). ADAM GRAY
Travelers stranded Friday at New York's LaGuardia Airport (LGA). ADAM GRAYGETTY IMAGES
“Flexible travel waivers were issued, allowing passengers to adjust their plans amid ongoing disruptions.”
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Flight canceled or delayed? Here’s what to do next

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Flight canceled or delayed? Here’s what to do next

Airline delays and cancellations are happening frequently. Here's how to avoid getting stuck if they happen to you.

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U.S. flights resume after FAA ground stop, but travel chaos continues

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U.S. flights resume after FAA ground stop, but travel chaos continues

U.S. flights are resuming after the FAA ground stop, but delays and cancellations are still piling up.

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She Took the Last Middle Seat on an Overbooked Flight—So an Entitled Passenger Demanded She Give It Up Because Her Husband Had Cancer

She Took the Last Middle Seat on an Overbooked Flight—So an Entitled Passenger Demanded She Give It Up Because Her Husband Had Cancer

Some people will do just about anything to get their way.

US flight chaos in photos: Long queues, crowded terminals

US flight chaos in photos: Long queues, crowded terminals

A major telecommunications outage at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) triggered a nationwide ground stop, disrupting air travel across the United States. The sudden disruption affected flight operations at several airports, leaving thousands of passengers facing delays, cancellations and uncertainty over their travel plans.

Airport chaos continues after US ground stop lifted – as it happened - The Guardian

Airport chaos continues after US ground stop lifted – as it happenedThe Guardian FAA says airlines can resume flights after hours-long ground stop, but delays and cancellations to continueCNN Nationwide FAA ground stop lifted but cancellations, significant de…

Minnesota moves flight to Saturday morning before Penn State showdown

Minnesota moves flight to Saturday morning before Penn State showdown

Minnesota has been forced to rearrange its travel plans for Saturday’s matchup against Penn State following a nationwide Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ground stop disrupted the team’s scheduled departure on Friday. The Golden Gophers were originally e…

Another airline ordered into bankruptcy, all flights off

Another airline ordered into bankruptcy, all flights off

Global Airlines, an airline startup project that travel platform Holiday Swap founder James Aqsuith launched with a plan to purchase Airbus A380 planes and launch as a transatlantic budget airline similar to Norse or French Bee, has been ordered to shut down …

The nationwide ground stop disrupted my flight to a Vegas conference, but I hitched a ride

The nationwide ground stop disrupted my flight to a Vegas conference, but I hitched a ride

Vanessa Santos got caught up in the ground stop and worried she wouldn't make it to Las Vegas in time to speak at a friend's business conference.

US lifts nationwide flight halt after communications failure

The United States lifted a nationwide halt on flight departures on Nov. 13 after communications problems disrupted air traffic control for more than four hours, with officials warning that services would take time to recover.

Airline schedules could be disrupted for days after all US flights grounded for hours

Airline schedules could be disrupted for days after all US flights grounded for hours

FAA lifted the ground stop at 1.15am GMT on Saturday, but warned it would take ​time for airlines to restore normal operations

Americans face day of travel hell after worst airport crisis since 9/11 left 1.5 million passengers stranded with more than 3,100 flights delayed or canceled today... while White House says it could h

Americans face day of travel hell after worst airport crisis since 9/11 left 1.5 million passengers stranded with more than 3,100 flights delayed or canceled today... while White House says it could h

Trump administration officials have warned that the disruption, which Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin called a 'national emergency,' could happen again.

Nationwide Ground Stop Lifted At Airports—Here’s What We Know After Flights Halted

Nationwide Ground Stop Lifted At Airports—Here’s What We Know After Flights HaltedForbes FAA says airlines can resume flights after hours-long ground stop, but delays and cancellations to continueCNN FAA ground stop throws sports world into travel chaos ahead…

US aviation agency lifts nationwide ground stop affecting all air travel

US aviation agency lifts nationwide ground stop affecting all air travel

Sean Duffy, the transportation secretary, said the airspace was now open and the problem had been identified Chaos at US airports as stoppage grinds travel plans to a halt What to know about the rare nationwide ground stop issued by the FAA The Federal Aviati…

FAA ground stop lifted: Why were US flights grounded, and what’s next? - Al Jazeera

Ultimate irony as shameless ex-Transportation Secretary bemoans being left stranded by flight chaos

Ultimate irony as shameless ex-Transportation Secretary bemoans being left stranded by flight chaos

Former US Transportation Secretary Buttigieg joked about his replacement Sean Duffy's performance at a convention for Democrats in Denver.

Over 2,000 Saturday flights in US canceled

Over 2,000 Saturday flights in US canceled

Flight tracking data company FlightAware said that 2,493 flights within, into, or out of the United States have been canceled for Saturday so far, as per the latest figures on its website.The US Feder...

US reopens airspace after flight disruption, rules out cyberattack

US reopens airspace after flight disruption, rules out cyberattack

Planes wait on the tarmac at LaGuardia Airport, New York on November 13, 2026.. The United States on Friday lifted an hours-long ground stop at the nation’s airports, with top officials explaining that the disruption was due to old equipment and not a cyberattack or sweeping Microsoft outage.

US flight chaos: What happens to planes already in air when FAA orders nationwide ground stop?

US flight chaos: What happens to planes already in air when FAA orders nationwide ground stop?

NEW DELHI: When the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ordered a nationwide ground stop on November 13 following a communications failure across air

ESP32 Flight Tracker on Apple CRT

ESP32 Flight Tracker on Apple CRT

Sometimes we’re most taken by what’s on the screen; sometimes the screen itself is the most interesting part of the project. In this case, it’s the latter.

Man books Rs 1.55 lakh Delhi-New York round trip, airline changes flight itinerary without his consent and travel website rejects refund despite zero-cancellation policy; consumer commission orders Rs

Man books Rs 1.55 lakh Delhi-New York round trip, airline changes flight itinerary without his consent and travel website rejects refund despite zero-cancellation policy; consumer commission orders Rs

A consumer commission mandated a travel booking website and an airline to pay a passenger Rs 1.95 lakh. This decision followed the alteration of his flight itinerary without his consent, resulting in trip cancellation.

Tourist arrivals surge in Ghandruk, Sikles and Lwang during festive holidays

Tourist arrivals surge in Ghandruk, Sikles and Lwang during festive holidays

POKHARA: The villages of Ghandruk, Sikles and Lwang in Kaski district have witnessed a surge in tourist arrivals during the peak tourism season, coinciding with the Tihar and Chhath holidays. The influx of domestic visitors has filled hotels and homestays, ma…

Morgan Scalley's Utah Flight Gets Denied Hours Before Rivalry Game Despite Airport Ground Stops Lifting

Morgan Scalley's Utah Flight Gets Denied Hours Before Rivalry Game Despite Airport Ground Stops Lifting

The No. 2 Utah Utes hit a massive unexpected travel roadblock right before one of the biggest rivalry games of their season.

Indonesia moves to maintain UNESCO green cards for five geoparks

Indonesia moves to maintain UNESCO green cards for five geoparks

The Tourism Ministry is working to maintain the UNESCO green card status of five Indonesian geoparks: Belitong, Merangin Jambi, Ijen, Raja Ampat, and ...

Tennessee's Flight Grounded Before Texas A&M Showdown Saturday

Tennessee's Flight Grounded Before Texas A&M Showdown Saturday

Tennessee's trip to Texas A&M was disrupted by a nationwide FAA ground stop Friday, but the Volunteers still expect Saturday's SEC showdown to start on time.

FAA ground stop triggers widespread travel chaos as teams scramble ahead of games - The Athletic - The New York Times

FAA ground stop triggers widespread travel chaos as teams scramble ahead of games - The Athletic - The New York Times

FAA ground stop triggers widespread travel chaos as teams scramble ahead of games - The AthleticThe New York Times FAA says airlines can resume flights after hours-long ground stop, but delays and cancellations to continueCNN How to Land 4,000 Planes During a…

'Literally about to take off': Baywatch star Brooks Nader stranded on private jet after FAA grounds US flights

'Literally about to take off': Baywatch star Brooks Nader stranded on private jet after FAA grounds US flights

Brooks Nader was stranded on a private jet at a New York airport after the FAA ordered a rare nationwide ground stop on Friday. The Baywatch star was heading to Louisiana for an LSU football game when departing flights were halted.

FAA issues ground stop for all U.S. airports due to “extraordinary circumstances and for reasons of safety”

FAA issues ground stop for all U.S. airports due to “extraordinary circumstances and for reasons of safety”

TORONTO — The FAA has issued orders for a nation-wide ground stop for all U.S. airports, citing “extraordinary circumstances and for reasons of safety.” According to multiple U.S.

FAA halts all US departures, warns airborne flights to expect holding nationwide

FAA halts all US departures, warns airborne flights to expect holding nationwide

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ordered a nationwide ground stop shortly before 4 p.m. Eastern time on….

How to book your dream trip to London with the American Express and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club 30% transfer bonus

How to book your dream trip to London with the American Express and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club 30% transfer bonus

See how I booked Virgin Atlantic flights and a Virgin Hotels stay with Amex points, plus how eligible U.S. cardmembers can get a 30% bonus through Nov.

Inside Singapore Airlines' £1.2bn makeover: Travel expert gets first-hand look at enormous first-class beds and major upgrade to economy

Inside Singapore Airlines' £1.2bn makeover: Travel expert gets first-hand look at enormous first-class beds and major upgrade to economy

From memory foam mattresses and fully closing suite doors to 5ft-wide first-class beds, Singapore Airlines is pulling out all the stops in its bid to raise the bar.

High airfares becoming the new norm as jet fuel costs soar: AAPA

High airfares becoming the new norm as jet fuel costs soar: AAPA

Major airlines across the Asia-Pacific, Europe and North America have raised base fares, hiked fuel surcharges or added extra fees since the Iran war began in late February.

Beyond Miles: Earning Loyalty Through Proactive Care

Beyond Miles: Earning Loyalty Through Proactive Care

Airlines can expand the value of loyalty currencies by allowing travelers to redeem rewards for services beyond flights and upgrades.

BA-owner IAG offers access to 122M travelers through new advertising firm

BA-owner IAG offers access to 122M travelers through new advertising firm

International Airlines Group (IAG), owner of British Airways and Iberia, is offering businesses and brands access to 122….

The Hotel Restaurant Is Becoming the Main Event Again

The Hotel Restaurant Is Becoming the Main Event Again

Hotel restaurants are becoming destinations again. The smartest owners are giving chefs and operators the freedom to create places with their own character and following, rather than trying to serve every guest at every hour.

SpiceJet flights from Dubai cancelled over unpaid airport fees: reports

SpiceJet flights from Dubai cancelled over unpaid airport fees: reports

Several SpiceJet flights from Dubai have been cancelled due to unpaid airport fees, according to reports shared by….

Porter expands winter sun schedule with five new destinations

Porter expands winter sun schedule with five new destinations

TORONTO — Porter Airlines is giving Canadian sun seekers more ways to escape winter with 22 new routes to warm-weather destinations. The expanded winter schedule represents a 75% increase in seat capacity compared to last year, building on the airline’s inaugural season of service to Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America, which carried well over 200,000 passengers.

‘Build an airport that can adapt.’ Alton Aviation’s Mabel Kwan on APAC financing

‘Build an airport that can adapt.’ Alton Aviation’s Mabel Kwan on APAC financing

Asia Pacific is expected to drive more than half of global aviation growth in the coming decades. Building….

Is this the ULTIMATE getaway? The £178,000 round-the-world holiday where guests fly by private jet, sail on luxury yachts and stay in some of the world's most exclusive hotels

Is this the ULTIMATE getaway? The £178,000 round-the-world holiday where guests fly by private jet, sail on luxury yachts and stay in some of the world's most exclusive hotels

The 23-day adventure takes in six countries, with a private chef, dedicated concierge and a 'journey physician' on hand throughout.

Emirates strikes deal to take ownership of six Airbus A380 aircraft

Emirates strikes deal to take ownership of six Airbus A380 aircraft

Emirates will take ownership of six Airbus A380-800 aircraft currently operated as part of its fleet under a….

Updated 15 Nov

Today's list

7 Simple Ways to Save on Hotel Rooms

Booking a hotel room can be a daunting task, especially when it comes to budget. With a few simple tricks, you can score a great deal without breaking the bank.

  1. 1

    Clear Your Cookies

    Many hotels and online travel agencies use cookies to track your browsing history and raise prices if they see you're interested in a particular room. Clearing your cookies can help you avoid this price hike and find a better deal.

  2. 2

    Be Flexible with Dates

    Prices for hotel rooms can vary greatly depending on the day of the week and time of year. Being flexible with your travel dates can help you find a cheaper room.

  3. 3

    Use a VPN

    Some hotels and online travel agencies use geotargeting to charge different prices based on your location. Using a VPN can help you appear as if you're from a different location and get a better deal.

  4. 4

    Book at the Right Time

    Many hotels and online travel agencies offer discounts and promotions at certain times of the day or night. Booking during these times can help you save money.

  5. 5

    Use a Budget Hotel Search Engine

    Budget hotel search engines like Booking.com and HotelsCombined can help you find cheaper rooms by comparing prices across multiple websites.

  6. 6

    Look for Package Deals

    Booking a package deal that includes a hotel room and other travel arrangements can often be cheaper than booking each component separately.

  7. 7

    Use Cashback and Rewards Credit Cards

    Using a cashback and rewards credit card for your hotel bookings can earn you points or cashback that can be redeemed for future travel expenses.

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