FAA issues ground stop at San Diego Airport due to morning fog

SAN DIEGO — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a ground stop at San Diego International Airport Monday morning, as dense fog limited visibility along the coastline.

The agency issued the ground stop at 7:58 a.m. Monday, “due to low ceilings.” It is expected to remain in place until at least 9:15 a.m.

San Diego International Airport recorded at least 65 delayed flights and two cancellations as of Monday morning, according to FlightAware. 

Southwest recorded the majority of the delays in and out of San Diego. However, multiple airlines were affected and experienced delays.  

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Check the status of a flight at San Diego International Airport here.

For a smooth process, the San Diego International Airport offers travel tips to passengers. 

• Arrive two hours prior to departure: The San Diego International Airport suggests travelers arrive two hours earlier before their flight departures due to potentially longer waiting lines and times from increased security measures. 
• Curbside parking is not permitted at the airport, and unattended curbside vehicles will be ticketed and may be towed. 
• Have ID and tickets ready: Passengers with tickets and photo identifications will be allowed to pass security checkpoints to the boarding area. Those embarking on ticketless travel must carry printed proof of their ticket purchases. This could include a printed itinerary. Alternatively, they can check in at the ticket counter. 
• For security-related travel tips, including check-in updates, lists of banned and permitted items and other important information, people can tune into 1690 AM on their radio or check the San Diego International Airport’s website for the latest information.

According to the Department of Transportation, airlines are required to provide passengers with information about a change in the status of their flight promptly. 

If the flight is scheduled to depart within seven days, airlines are required to provide status updates 30 minutes or earlier after the airline is notified about the status change. At a minimum, the flight status information must be available on the airline’s website and by the airline’s telephone reservation system.              

Travelers can check the San Diego International Airport’s Flight Status page to check the status of their flights in real time. Alternatively, people can also use FlightAware to track any delays or cancellations. 

The DoT has a dashboard showing what services each airlines provide to reduce inconveniences for travelers when the circumstances causing the cancellation or delay are within the airline’s control. A green check mark on the dashboard means that the airline has committed to providing that service or amenity to its customers. A red “x”  means the airline has not made that commitment, but may provide these services or amenities for some cases, based on their discretion. 

Check the DoT’s website for more information.                                                    

Depending on how a customer paid for their ticket, they could also see some protections from their credit card company. From Chase Bank and American Express to Bank of America, many banks that offer credit cards offer trip delay travel insurance. Check with your credit card vendors for more information and for what types of protections they offer.