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Vaz warns of major flight disruptions between Jamaica and US amid FAA ground stop

Nov 13, 2026 · The Gleaner

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Flights between Jamaica and the United States have been disrupted following a nationwide ground stop ordered by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Friday, with travellers warned to expect significant delays. Transport Minister Daryl Vaz, who landed at Miami International Airport from Qatar shortly after the restrictions took effect, said departing flights had been halted while arriving aircraft faced difficulty accessing gates.

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