{
  "id": 20024607,
  "title": "The FAA ground stop stranded me at the airport with 3 kids until 4 a.m. We're delayed 3 days and facing thousands in costs.",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/the-faa-ground-stop-stranded-me-at-the-airport-with-3-kids-until-4-a",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-11-14T18:19:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Insider",
    "slug": "business-insider",
    "url": "https://www.businessinsider.com/faa-ground-stop-stranded-airport-twin-toddlers-family-2026-11"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Morgane Richardson and her family faced a major inconvenience after the FAA imposed a ground stop. Initially heading from Puerto Rico to Orlando to return home to Albany, New York, they were left stranded at the airport. Upon landing, chaos ensued with long lines as people sought assistance. Morgane and her wife managed to settle their children at a gate, but exhaustion set in. The airline offered no amenities, leaving the family uncomfortable and their children hungry and cold. Despite some food being procured, they still missed their scheduled departure as their flight was canceled. With limited options, they found a hotel with a room available at 4 a.m., but their trip home would now take three extra days and cost thousands of dollars. This included paying for a hotel room, meals, and potential activities for their children. Additionally, Morgane's work as an acupuncturist was disrupted. The family remains hopeful for an alternative flight, but the situation remains uncertain.",
  "summary": "The FAA ground stop left my family stranded in Orlando with three young kids. We're facing thousands in extra expenses and lost wages.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Axios",
        "title": "FAA ends hours-long nationwide ground stop",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/faa-ends-hours-long-nationwide-ground-stop",
        "published": "2026-11-14T01:32:37.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}