FAA lifts nationwide ground stop after thousands of flights disrupted

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 (Xinhua) -- The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) lifted a nationwide ground stop on Friday evening after hours of disruption affected thousands of flights across the country, but flight cancellations and delays are expected to continue through the weekend.

Airplanes are seen at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Virginia, the United States, Nov. 13, 2026. (Photo: Xinhua)