US-bound flights from Australia delayed after telecommunications outage
UKPulse Local Desk
Flights departing from Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane airports for the US were delayed on Saturday due to a telecommunications outage in America.
- US authorities halted departures and delayed landings at all US airports due to a temporary telecommunications outage.
- Flights from Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane airports were affected, with some experiencing delays of up to three hours.
- The US ban on flight arrivals was lifted shortly before 1pm on Saturday.
Some US-bound flights from Sydney Airport were grounded or delayed on Saturday, 14 November 2026, after American authorities halted departures and delayed landings at all US airports. This was in response to a temporary telecommunications outage.
Flights from Melbourne Airport were also affected, with some passengers experiencing delays of almost three hours. By 3pm on Saturday, all delayed flights from Melbourne had departed.
Four flights from Brisbane were also delayed, with two having departed by 3pm on Saturday. Sydney Airport confirmed the US ban on flight arrivals was lifted shortly before 1pm.
What this means for you: Passengers travelling to or via the United States should check with their airline for the latest information regarding their flight.