FAA lifts ground stop after hours-long delays snag travelers
Safety reasons and unspecified communications issue cited
The US Federal Aviation Administration issued a nationwide ground stop on Friday, causing hours of chaos for travelers and airports across the country. The stop lasted from around 3 PM until 8:30 PM Eastern Time, during which thousands of flights were either canceled or delayed, leaving many stranded. US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy confirmed the ground stop in a statement due to a communication issue impacting all Air Route Traffic Control Centers.
FAA technicians are currently investigating the cause of the issue. The FAA advised all departing flights to remain grounded until further notice, with international flights being handled individually. San Francisco International Airport reported that aircraft were already en route to their destination but departing aircraft were not taking off.
The grounding follows a major Microsoft outage that has affected numerous Microsoft-hosted services, including email, for over 24 hours. While there is no indication that the two incidents are related, further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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