Frontier Airlines Resumes Flights After Brief IT-Related Ground Stop

A short internet outage led Frontier Airlines to halt all flights temporarily, with normal operations resuming shortly after resolution.

Frontier Airlines implemented a brief nationwide ground stop on Thursday evening due to an IT issue caused by a short internet outage.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed the ground stop began at 5:33 PM ET and was lifted approximately 20 minutes later.
The airline stated the outage originated in its Systems Operations Center and required the pause to ensure operational safety.
No other airlines were impacted by the outage, and Frontier resumed normal operations shortly after resolving the issue.
The incident highlights concerns about the reliance on digital systems in aviation and the need for robust IT infrastructure.