Nearly 3,500 flights canceled as air travel disruptions continue

Flight cancellations are nearing 3,500 following a rare nationwide ground stop that occurred on Friday. Although flights have begun departing again, travelers are continuing to experience the ripple effects of the disruption throughout the weekend. This ongoing disruption is important for travelers as scheduling backlogs and lingering effects from the nationwide ground stop continue to impact flight departures and overall travel plans through the weekend.