Four flights to and from Jamaica affected by U.S. aviation grounding

November 13, 2026

At least four flights in Jamaica, two inbound and two outbound, have been impacted following the announcement by the Federal Aviation Administration in the United States to ground all non-military planes.

The Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority is advising affected passengers to contact their respective airlines for updates.

Deputy Chairman Douglas Lindo said the Authority is monitoring the situation.

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Meanwhile, authorities in the U.S. are reporting that the decision to ground all non-military planes is due to a communications issue.

Thousands of planes and passengers are impacted.

More in this report from the BBC:

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