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 4:36 PM CST

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

Erika Ryan

Erika Ryan is a producer for All Things Considered.

Adam Raney

Tyler Bartlam