The Federal Aviation Administration issued a nationwide ground stop for departing flights Friday, and Nashville International Airport urged travelers to check with their airlines for flight updates.
In a post on BNA’s official Facebook page, the airport said the FAA had issued the nationwide stop and advised passengers to check their flight status before arriving.
The FAA’s air traffic control advisory cited “extraordinary circumstances and for reasons of safety.” It directed departing traffic to remain grounded and said inbound international flights would be managed case by case…