26 Sep 2018 | 01:17 AM UTC
US: Delta Airlines issues ground stop for domestic flight Sep. 25
System outage forces Delta Airlines to issue a ground stop for domestic flights across the US on September 25; confirm reservations
Event
Delta Airlines announced a ground stop for all domestic US flights at approximately 20:28 (EST) on Tuesday, September 25. According to the airline, some computer systems have crashed but flights currently in the air are not in danger. A Delta spokesperson said that the company is working to resolve the issue. Significant flight disruptions are expected throughout the US, particularly at Atlanta (Georgia) Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL). Residual delays are anticipated in the coming hours and into Wednesday, September 26.
Advice
Travelers in the US flying with Delta Airlines are advised to confirm the status of their flight and contact the airline for additional information.
