November 13, 2026 — Philadelphia International (PHL) was hit twice on Thursday, November 12: by a thunderstorm ground stop for all PHL-bound flights during the afternoon, and by a separate FAA ground stop aimed only at American Airlines and American Eagle.
The American-only ground stop took effect at 3:07 p.m. ET for flights headed to Philadelphia, one of American’s largest hubs, after aircraft needed additional checks before going back into service. It was lifted at 4:45 p.m. ET. Philadelphia and eight New Jersey counties were under a tornado watch until 7 p.m., and PHL logged 91 cancellations for the day.
What it means for non-revs
- American’s PHL bank was knocked off schedule Thursday afternoon, so expect misplaced aircraft and crews and fuller flights Friday as rebooked passengers clear out.
- Listing through PHL this weekend? Have a backup routing via CLT or DCA.
Sources
- TheTravel — FAA Grounds American Airlines Flights At Its Major Hub
- Rus Tourism News — Philadelphia and New Jersey Under Tornado Watch as Severe Storms Disrupt Travel
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