"Multiple ground stops and delays at America's busiest airports are beginning to upend the chaotic Thanksgiving travel week. Due to thunderstorms from a coast-to-coast weather system moving across the US, all flights departing from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport have been delayed by an average of 30 minutes. The air traffic control tower at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta was briefly evacuated due to the storm, causing a brief ground stop during the busy Thanksgiving travel rush."
"As of 11am ET, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta, America's busiest airport, has seen more than 250 flights delayed. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) also issued a temporary ground stop at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston due to both equipment outages and poor weather conditions. Chicago Midway International Airport briefly halted flights because of 'low ceilings,' meaning low clouds have made it harder for pilots to take off and land safely Tuesday morning."
"Delays averaging around 30 minutes have been reported at nearby Chicago O'Hare International Airport for the same reason. The travel chaos is expected to get even worse, with the FAA already warning of potential ground stops in New York and Washington this afternoon. Approximately 82million people are expected to travel at least 50 miles for Thanksgiving, with Tuesday being one of the busiest days for Americans visiting family and friends this week."
"The FAA has revealed plans for a potential ground stop at San Francisco International Airport Tuesday morning, but no official announcement or delays have taken place at the moment. The agency also announced preparations for ground stops at New York's John F Kennedy International Airport and LaGuardia Airport, and New Jersey's Newark Liberty International Airport Tuesday afternoon. Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Philadelphia International Airport, and Chicago O'Hare may see ground stops starting between 1pm and 5pm ET on Tuesday, according to the FAA"
Thunderstorms from a coast-to-coast weather system and equipment outages have triggered multiple ground stops and delays at America's busiest airports during the Thanksgiving travel week. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport experienced an average 30-minute delay for all departing flights, a brief evacuation of its air traffic control tower, and more than 250 delayed flights as of 11am ET. The FAA issued temporary ground stops at George Bush Intercontinental in Houston and warned of potential ground stops across New York, Washington, and San Francisco. Chicago Midway halted flights due to low ceilings, with similar delays reported at O'Hare. Travel demand remains high, with about 82 million people expected to travel at least 50 miles for Thanksgiving.
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