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FAA Ground Stop Strands Tim McGraw En Route to Phoenix Concert

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FAA Ground Stop Strands Tim McGraw En Route to Phoenix Concert

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Tim McGraw canceled his Friday performance at Phoenix’s Hondo Rodeo Fest after a nationwide FAA ground stop, triggered by air-traffic-control communications problems, disrupted flights and kept him from reaching Arizona. Miranda Lambert extended her set to fill the headlining slot, but some fans said they were disappointed after learning of the cancellation once they were inside Chase Field. Organizers offered affected attendees a complimentary ticket to Saturday’s rodeo and concert finale.

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FAA lifts ground stop but flight delays and cancellations continue

A nationwide FAA ground stop caused widespread flight cancellations and delays after a communications outage at air traffic control centers. Passengers can generally seek a refund if a flight is canceled or significantly changed and they decline rebooking, but airlines may not have to cover missed events, hotels, meals, or other expenses tied to the disruption.

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A nationwide FAA ground stop tied to air-traffic communications problems disrupted college football travel: Auburn switched to a bus, Texas faced delays before its LSU game, and Washington remained grounded in Seattle ahead of its matchup with Michigan State. Alabama was unaffected because its team had already planned to travel by bus.

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