A Federal Aviation Administration ground stop halted all departures from Palm Springs International Airport in California for much of Saturday afternoon before being lifted in the evening.
The disruption, caused by an air traffic control issue affecting Southern California airspace, came during a busy post–New Year’s travel weekend and the second day of the Palm Springs International Film Festival.
As of 4 p.m. PT, Saturday, Jan. 3, flights are slowly resuming, but significant delays are expected as operations normalize. Travelers should continue to check their flight status directly with their airline…