Those already airborne during the ground halt were able to complete their journeys, but regional flight paths were still at risk of holdups due to air traffic complications. Passengers shared their frustrations on social media, describing long waits on the tarmac, with one traveler from Denver stating they spent two hours stuck on a runway while awaiting departure to Newark, New Jersey. In light of the incident, the airline labeled the delay as preventable, pledging to cover some related expenses for affected travelers. Meanwhile, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy confirmed the situation was not linked to any issues within the broader US air traffic control system.