Flight canceled or connection missed? What passengers should know after nationwide ground stop

What you’ll learn in this report:If your flight is canceled or significantly changed and you decide not to travel, you may be entitled to a refund, even on a nonrefundable ticket.A short delay on your first flight can turn into a much longer one if you miss a connection, so check when your revised itinerary gets you to your final destination.Hotels, meals and replacement flights aren’t guaranteed in every disruption, but asking the airline about its policies before spending money could help.ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A nationwide ground stop halted departing flights Friday, disrupting travel across the country and leaving passengers facing delays, missed connections and canceled trips.The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ordered a nationwide halt to departing flights Friday, Nov. 13, 2026, citing extraordinary circumstances and safety, the Associated Press reported. The agency had earlier reported air traffic control communications issues. Flights already in the air could