FAA Issues Nationwide Airport Ground Stop Over Safety Concerns

The Federal Aviation Administration announced a nationwide ground stop affecting flights at Denver International Airport and other U.S. airports, citing "reasons of safety" without providing further details.

According to The Colorado Sun, the notice indicated that the halt was imposed for "extraordinary circumstances" and that the FAA would not disclose additional information at this time.

Travelers at Denver International observed United Express bags being delivered to planes on Concourse B, but flights remained grounded as the agency worked to assess the situation.