VIPA Warns of Continued Flight Delays at St. Thomas and St. Croix Airports as FAA Lifts Nationwide Ground Stop

The Federal Aviation Administration has lifted the nationwide ground stop that disrupted air travel across the United States on Friday, including the U.S. Virgin Islands, but the V.I. Port Authority is warning that flight delays may continue Saturday as airport operations return to normal. In an updated travel advisory issued Saturday morning, November 14, VIPA confirmed that the federal restriction had been lifted and advised passengers traveling through Cyril E. King Airport on St. Thomas and Henry E. Rohlsen Airport on St. Croix to anticipate continued disruptions. "The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has lifted the ground stop. However, travelers should anticipate continued flight delays as operations return to normal," the authority stated. "Passengers are strongly encouraged to contact their respective airlines directly to confirm flight status and check for schedule changes before heading to the airports," VIPA added. The announcement follows Friday's extraordinary nat...