FAA suspends flight departures in the US over communications failures; airlines urge travelers to check itineraries

FinanceInternationalEl ColombianoNov 13, 2026, 6:13 PMAI summary

The FAA ordered a temporary suspension of flight departures across the United States due to communications failures affecting several air traffic control centers, leaving more than 7,000 flights delayed or canceled. Flights already in the air continued to their destinations, while aircraft on the ground were held. Airlines including Copa, Latam and Avianca advised passengers to check their itinerary status before heading to the airport. From Medellín, Avianca, American, JetBlue, United and Latam operate nonstop routes to the US.

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The FAA temporarily suspended flight departures across the US due to communications failures at air traffic control centers.
The measure left more than 7,000 flights delayed or canceled; airborne flights continued and grounded aircraft were held.
Copa, Latam and Avianca asked passengers to check their flight status before going to the airport.

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