Stuck on the tarmac without information: Travelers share their ground stop experiences

NPR | By Erika Ryan,

Adam Raney, Tyler Bartlam

Published November 13, 2026 at 3:36 PM MST

Passengers stuck on airplanes on tarmacs across the country during the FAA ground stop on Friday share their stories.

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Erika Ryan is a producer for All Things Considered.

Adam Raney

Tyler Bartlam

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