Communication glitch grounds all departing flights at US airports
NEW YORK: US air regulators on Friday issued a rare nationwide ground stop for all departing flights citing a communications problem affecting air traffic control towers, in a move that caused immediate confusion for travelers.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a rare nationwide ground stop for all departing flights in the United States on Friday due to a communication problem affecting air traffic control towers, causing confusion for travelers. This is the first systemwide grounding since 9/11, and previous similar orders have typically lasted only a few hours. The FAA is currently investigating the issue, which has led to confusion for passengers at airports across the country.
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