Multiple ground stops and delays at America’s busiest airports are beginning to upend the chaotic Thanksgiving travel week.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a temporary ground stop at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston due to both equipment outages and poor weather conditions.
A ground stop was also issued at Chicago Midway International Airport because of ‘low ceilings,’ meaning low clouds have made it harder for pilots to take off and land safely Tuesday morning.
Delays averaging around 15 minutes have been reported at nearby Chicago O’Hare International Airport for the same reason.
Due to thunderstorms from a coast-to-coast weather system moving across the US, all flights departing from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport have been delayed by an average of 30 minutes.
As of 9.45am ET, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta, America’s busiest airport, has seen more than 180 flights delayed.
The travel chaos is expected to get even worse, with the FAA already warning of potential ground stops in New York and Washington this afternoon.
Approximately 82million people are expected to travel at least 50 miles for Thanksgiving, with Tuesday being one of the busiest days for Americans visiting family and friends this week.
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The FAA issued a ground stop at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston (Pictured) Tuesday morning, causing major delays for Thanksgiving travelers
A major storm moving across the US is expected to cause travel delays throughout the Midwest and Southeast on Tuesday
