Some flights cancelled others re-scheduled
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —
Friday afternoon, the FAA grounded flights at Sunport, halting all arrivals and departures and leaving passengers frustrated and searching for answers. It was all part of the nationwide ground stop by the FAA.
Long lines formed at the Southwest Airlines counter as travelers tried to retrieve their bags or book new flights. One passenger, attempting to return home to Texas, expressed concern.
“I have to get home to my family, so now I’m a little concerned. Right. I’m thinking, what’s going on? So, yeah, just waiting for some answers,” the passenger said.
A track and field team from Wyoming also sought options to get home.
“We’re thinking about driving back because it’s about. It’s just a little bit longer to drive back. Just an inconvenience to get cars and stuff,” a team member said.
Two travelers heading to Nashville for a weekend getaway shared their reaction to the situation.
“We were baffled, mostly because our flight was initially delayed right before the ground stop had even occurred,” one of the travelers said.
Another passenger, who had been sitting on a plane at Sunport, described the sudden change in plans.
“They pulled us back into the gate, held us there for about 15 minutes, and then pulled the jet bridge up and we deplane. Yeah. Big, big, big inconvenience for you. Oh. Very much. My son’s birthday is tomorrow,” the passenger said.
