Calgary International Airport canceled multiple US-bound flights on Friday, November 13, 2026, following a nationwide FAA ground stop in the United States. The ground stop was lifted shortly after 7 p.m. local time.
Passenger Delays and Cancellations at Calgary International
Flights to the United States from Calgary were held for several hours before and during the ground stop. Passengers were often seated aboard aircraft ready for departure when flights were canceled or delayed. For example, a flight to Denver was delayed about one hour before passengers were required to disembark. Others waited in terminals or were on hold with airlines amid ongoing uncertainty about when flights would
resume.
Case of Denver-Bound Flight and Airline Compensation
Lloydminster resident Naji Zuain was aboard the canceled Denver flight. After the cancellation, his flight was rebooked for 9 a.m. Saturday, November 14, 2026. Air Canada representatives informed affected passengers they would not cover expenses caused by the disruption. Zuain said, “It’s kind of unfair for them to have to cover each and every passengers’ expenses due to something that was no fault of their own.” Some passengers had to find overnight accommodations on their own.
Ground Stop Cause and Official Airport Guidance
The cancellations resulted from a nationwide FAA ground stop linked to a telecommunications problem that caused an overload in the US air traffic
control system, temporarily closing US airspace to flights including those departing from Canada. Calgary International Airport advised travelers after the ground stop was lifted to check directly with airlines for the latest flight information as schedules began to normalize.
