Brazil’s National Civil Aviation Agency is monitoring widespread flight disruptions in the United States and advises travelers to check with their airlines for updates. (Foto: Instagram)
Brazil’s National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) said it is monitoring widespread flight disruptions in the United States and advised passengers with trips to the country to contact their airlines for information about their flights. The guidance followed the suspension of takeoffs at U.S. airports on Friday, Nov. 13, 2026, for reasons described as “security” and “extraordinary circumstances.”
In a statement, ANAC also urged airlines to notify passengers of possible cancellations or delays on flights to the United States. The agency said travelers should check directly with their carriers to confirm flight status and learn about any changes. Airlines should promptly inform customers of delays, cancellations or service interruptions, ANAC said, and keep passengers updated on expected departure times for delayed flights.
Airport operators in Brazil issued similar advice. By the time of the report, companies managing the international airports in Guarulhos, Brasília and Galeão had released statements asking customers to verify their flight information with the airlines.
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said earlier that the flight suspension was not caused by a cyberattack or criminal activity. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said a communications problem led to the halt in takeoffs at U.S. airports. Bloomberg reported that sources at the Federal Bureau of Investigation indicated a software update may have caused the problem.
