By News Now Georgia
More than 750 flights were delayed and 628 canceled at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport by 10:21 p.m. Friday, as airport officials said operations were resuming after the Federal Aviation Administration lifted a nationwide ground stop.
The FAA lifted the stop Friday evening, Nov. 13, after most U.S. flights had been barred from taking off for about five hours. The agency attributed the extraordinary circumstances behind the stop to communications problems at regional air traffic control centers. Federal officials said there was no indication the communications failure was related to a cyberattack.
Ending the stop did not immediately return airlines to normal operations. Planes and crews were out of position, and airport officials urged travelers to check with their airlines.
Delta Air Lines issued a travel waiver for all its passengers. The airline said affected customers could change flights at no extra cost.
Marcus Jones
News Now Georgia
