Nasjonal stans i flytrafikken i USA

All outgoing air traffic in the United States has been halted until further notice, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The reason for this extraordinary measure is cited as "extraordinary circumstances" and "safety concerns," as reported by Reuters. Incoming flights will continue to be handled, the authorities have warned.

The FAA's transportation secretary, Sean Duffy, stated that communication problems are affecting all air traffic control centers. - FAA technicians are investigating the matter; we will provide updates as we receive more information, says Duffy. According to FlightAware, nearly 7,000 flights have been delayed or cancelled as a result of this halt.

Lars Adrian Giske, who is in the United States for work and was on his way back to Norway, is currently at Newark Airport, just outside New York City. - Just before I boarded my flight, they stopped boarding, says Giske. - People are frustrated. And there is no communication from the airport. Many flights are standing still, full of passengers, he told VG.

It is very rare for American aviation authorities to halt all air traffic across the entire United States. Following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, the FAA implemented a historic nationwide air traffic halt, grounding all civilian flights and instructing those already airborne to land at the nearest available airport.

In January 2023, all domestic departures were temporarily halted due to a major data error at the FAA. Friday evening saw a nationwide air traffic halt again, this time due to reported issues with the air traffic control's equipment and communication systems.