US-bound flights from Sydney and Melbourne delayed after FAA halts departures

The US Federal Aviation Administration temporarily halted all departures and delayed landings at US airports due to a telecommunications outage.

By SafarSamachar Desk14 Nov 2026, 7:24 am IST

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Key facts at a glance

1A flight to Dallas, scheduled for 10am, departed at around 1pm after the US ban was lifted.
2Four flights from Brisbane were also delayed, but none were cancelled as of 2pm Saturday.

Flights from Sydney and Melbourne airports faced delays as the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) halted all departures and delayed landings in response to a temporary telecommunications outage. Passengers on flights bound for Los Angeles and Dallas experienced significant delays, with one flight departing nearly three hours later than scheduled.

The FAA lifted the grounding order shortly before 1pm, but the impact on delays remained unclear. Airlines such as Qantas advised passengers to check their websites for updates.

Brisbane Airport also reported delays on four flights, though none were cancelled as of 2pm Saturday. The FAA continues to investigate the cause of the outage.

What this means for travellers

If you have a US-bound flight departing from Australia, check with your airline for the latest updates, as delays may still be in effect.

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