Airports, passengers recover from FAA meltdown as chaotic holiday travel season looms

Los Angeles Times - Nov 14, 2026

Following a historic four-hour FAA ground stop triggered by a faulty communications router, U.S. airports face thousands of lingering flight cancellations and delays just days before Thanksgiving travel ramps up.

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