The nationwide FAA ground stop on Friday, November 13, could affect travel for AEW Full Gear and TNA Destination X, according to Bryan Alvarez.
The FAA halted all flights because of a communications issue affecting air traffic control. The ground stop has since been lifted, according to CBS News.
“There has been a temporary telecommunications outage. Out of an abundance of caution all flights have been halted. Every flight has been accounted for and international flights will be handled on a case by case basis,” the FAA said in a statement on X.
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said there was no reason to believe the issue was caused by an attack or threat. It was only the second nationwide ground stop since 9/11. The other was in January 2023, when a computer system failed.
AEW Full Gear takes place on November 14 in Phoenix. Alvarez said many wrestlers flew to Phoenix after the Dynamite and Collision tapings, but some had not traveled yet and could face delays.
TNA Destination X takes place on November 15 in Edmonton, Alberta. Alvarez said most of the talent working the show was scheduled to fly in on November 14.
“If this lasts the expected six hours it could conceivably heavily impact (no pun) that show,” Alvarez said.
https://x.com/FAANews/status/2121363171361575176