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A nationwide FAA ground stop halted departures from DFW on Friday

If you were flying out of DFW on Friday, you ran into the FAA's nationwide ground stop, ordered for "extraordinary circumstances" and safety.

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American said the disruption lasted five hours, but drives home would take longer

5 hours
American Airlines said the disruption lasted
14 hours
of driving home to Wisconsin for one stranded group
18 to 19 hours
of driving to Pittsburgh for another group

Source: CBS Texas

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DALtodayto me · Sat., Nov. 146:00 a.m.

Friday's nationwide ground stop hit DFW; Cowboys host 49ers Sunday

Plus, the 4-5 Cowboys host the 7-1 49ers Sunday at 3:25 p.m. at AT&T Stadium.

The TLDR

  1. A nationwide FAA ground stop halted departures at DFW on Friday
  2. The 4-5 Cowboys host the 7-1 49ers Sunday at 3:25 p.m.
  3. Love Field offered cots to stranded travelers
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