New Delhi, November 14, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Air India on Saturday advised passengers travelling to and from the United States to check the latest flight status and plan their airport journeys accordingly, as disruptions continued following a nationwide air traffic control communications failure in the US.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) lifted the nationwide ground stop that had halted departures across US airports. However, airlines cautioned that delays, cancellations and schedule disruptions could persist even after the restriction was withdrawn.
In a statement posted on X, Air India said the communications outage had affected air traffic operations across the country, with departures disrupted and possible consequential effects on its flights to and from the US.
The airline said its teams were closely monitoring the situation and would share further updates as they became available. It urged passengers to verify their flight status before leaving for the airport.
The disruption began after a telecommunications failure affected FAA air traffic operations, prompting authorities to suspend departures. During the disruption, some coastal facilities were able to release international flights, while departures from several other airports remained restricted.
American Airlines also reported that certain airports were beginning to receive clearance for departures but warned that widespread disruption, including unavoidable cancellations, could continue. It advised customers to check their flight status and consult its travel alert for available options.
US Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin had earlier said officials took precautionary action following the telecommunications outage affecting the FAA. He stated that there was, at that stage, no indication of a deliberate attack, while the preliminary assessment did not rule out a cyberattack.
Although the ground stop has been lifted, passengers have been advised to remain alert to airline updates as flight schedules recover.
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