World · North America · 19 mins ago
Mexico grounds US-bound flights after FAA communications problem
A communications problem disrupted US air traffic control, leading the Federal Aviation Administration to suspend flights in the United States on Friday.
Mexico’s aviation agency ordered US-bound planes at Mexican airports to remain grounded until US authorities authorize flights to resume.
The restriction affects aircraft scheduled to fly from Mexico to cities in the United States.
Airlines including Volaris and Aeroméxico warned that some flights could be delayed or cancelled.
The grounding is a precaution while authorities investigate the problem, which affects air traffic control communications.
United said flights already in the air would continue, while domestic US flights would not take off during the suspension.
Passengers should check official airline and airport updates for flight status and information about when services resume.
Mexico’s civil aviation agency ordered aircraft at Mexican airports scheduled to fly to the United States to remain on the ground.
The order followed a US Federal Aviation Administration suspension of departures because of a communications problem affecting air traffic control.
The Mexican agency said aircraft could resume flights once US aviation authorities authorized them.
Volaris and Aeroméxico warned that flights to and from the United States could face delays or cancellations.
Passengers were advised to check official airline and airport channels for flight updates.
- Who
- Mexico’s Federal Civil Aviation Agency (AFAC) ordered the measure, following a US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) suspension.
- What
- Aircraft at Mexican airports scheduled to fly to the United States were ordered to remain on the ground.
- When
- Friday, November 13, 2026.
- Where
- At Mexican airports, for flights bound for the United States.
- Why
- The FAA suspended departures after a communications problem affected air traffic control.
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The FAA suspended US departures after a communications problem affected air traffic control.
Mexico’s AFAC ordered aircraft at Mexican airports scheduled to fly to the United States to remain on the ground until US authorities authorized flights to resume.
Volaris and Aeroméxico advised passengers to check flight status as delays or cancellations could occur.
- Suspension
- FAA halted departures in the United States
- Cause
- Communications problem affecting air traffic control
- Mexico’s response
- AFAC ordered US-bound aircraft at Mexican airports to remain on the ground
- Affected airlines
- Volaris and Aeroméxico warned of possible delays or cancellations
- Date
- November 13, 2026
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What people are saying
All aircraft at Mexican airports with flights scheduled to the United States were asked to remain on the ground until that country’s aviation authorities authorize the resumption of flights.
Federal Aviation Administration technicians are investigating the issue. We will provide updates when we have them.
There is no reason for the public to feel afraid or worry about their loved ones. This is not another September 11.
At Volaris, the safety of our customers is our priority.
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