USA: All flights grounded

On 13 November, the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a nationwide ground stop for all US airports following a communication issue impacting all Air Route Traffic Control Centres. 

Planes already in the air were allowed to land, but those on the ground could not take off. International flights are being managed on a case-by-case basis.

New Zealanders travelling to or in the United States should monitor media and contact your airline for updates and to reschedule flights.

You can check real-time updates and active airport statuses on the FAA National Airspace System Status.