Travel chaos continues after the FAA's nationwide ground stop halted nearly 9,500 flights

Almost 9,500 flights were canceled after a 4-and-a-half-hour-ground stop for all US flights Friday. The public was "never in danger" during the halt, which was blamed on a communications issue. While flights resumed late on Friday evening, widespread travel disruption is expected for days. Widespread travel disruption is expected across the US this weekend as aviation recovers after all flights in the country were grounded on Friday afternoon. The FAA halted flights nationwide for about four-and-a-half hours after an issue with air traffic control systems, stranding travelers in airports and canceling about 9,500 flights. Even with airspace reopened, Friday's closure promises to snarl air travel for days as airlines scramble to get airplanes and crew back in place — and thousands of delayed or canceled passengers back on their way. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said late Friday that the "public was never in danger" during the airspace closure.

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