<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1jdp8z_1H464JzJ00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1jdp8z_1H464JzJ00" width="400" height="225" >SOUTH BEND, Ind (WSBT) — Here at home, that nationwide FAA ground stop delayed departures at South Bend International Airport earlier Friday.When the FAA issued the nationwide ground stop, travel plans at South Bend International Airport were suddenly put on hold."My sister called me. I had, I mean they didn't notify us by email or anything, which I felt was kind of strange" Henry Borr, who's traveling to Ft. Lauderdale.Although the ground stop has been lifted, it caused headaches for travelers trying to get across the country for events like concerts and weddings."I am headed out to Las Vegas to see my daughter and she's getting married tomorrow so it's a little disappointing, but I'm pretty sure that there's quite a few people here right now that are probably suffering one way or another so it's okay". says Will Cook who is traveling to daughter's wedding in Las Vegas."I was trying to fly from here to Washington, D.C. to Dallas Airport on Breeze. Got here two hours early, got checked in, got my bag checked and everything. But sitting out there, the United Flight had just loaded out of our gate. And then all of a sudden they said there's a ground stop nationwide and they're coming back and they're deplaning them" says Margaret Herath who is traveling to Washington D.C. for her son's choir concert.As the ground stop continued, passengers were left with few answers about when they could fly. Some had to start making other arrangements."I mean I understand that. They've got, they're dealing with this nationwide so I'll go on the app and I'll re-book. But the biggest thing is I now have to go call the hotel and have them hold the room for us until tomorrow" says Herath.Despite the delays travelers told WSBT that they'd rather be stuck at home than stranded somewhere else."You know what it's better for it to happen right now than to be someplace else and then be stuck someplace else. Other than me being at home. so it's okay, it's alright" added Cook.While the FAA has since lifted the nationwide ground stop, travelers are encouraged to check with their airlines for any remaining delays.The last time there was a nationwide ground stop in January of 2023 when a pilot notification system went down.</div></body>

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SOUTH BEND, Ind (WSBT) — Here at home, that nationwide FAA ground stop delayed departures at South Bend International Airport earlier Friday. When the FAA issued the nationwide ground stop, travel plans at South Bend International Airport were suddenly put on hold. "My sister called me. I had, I...

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SOUTH BEND, Ind (WSBT) — Here at home, that nationwide FAA ground stop delayed departures at South Bend International Airport earlier Friday. When the FAA 

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