All Flights Suspended Across US
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All flights across the United States were suspended due to serious communications issues that crippled the nation's air traffic control system. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) declared "extraordinary circumstances" and safety concerns as the reason for grounding departing aircraft nationwide. Planes already in the air were permitted to land at their intended destinations. The emergency measure followed a similar halt in Chicago that was also caused by communication problems.
The disruption impacted communications between 22 regional air traffic control centers that coordinate flights between airports. US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy stated that technicians were investigating the issue. This represents one of the most significant disruptions to US aviation in recent years, marking only the second nationwide stoppage of all departures since the September 11, 2001 attacks.
The incident has brought renewed scrutiny to the aging infrastructure of the US air traffic control system. Congress approved $12.5 billion for modernization efforts last year, which included upgrades to communications systems and replacement of older components. The FAA and White House have now requested an additional $30.1 billion from Congress to address remaining challenges with the system, according to Reuters.
Passengers whose flights were affected were advised to consult directly with their airlines for information on potential delays, cancellations, and revised departure schedules.
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