Photos show trouble at airports nationwide as FAA grounds all flights
Passengers are being deplaned and flights are delayed after the FAA grounded all planes nationwide because of "extraordinary circumstances."
Passengers at airports across the United States are experiencing delays and disruptions after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ordered all flights to be grounded due to "extraordinary circumstances" on Friday. The Transportation Secretary, Sean Duffy, stated that the ground stop was initiated because of a communication issue impacting all Air Route Traffic Control Centers.
As the ground stop became a multi-hour ordeal, passengers began to crowd boarding areas and were asked to leave flights in some instances. Luggage retrieval has also become a challenge as stranded travelers scramble to find their belongings.
The exact cause of the communications issue remains unclear at this time, but the FAA is conducting an investigation. International flights will be handled on a case-by-case basis, and all flights have been accounted for.
Traffic outside airports has also been affected, with piles of vehicles gathering outside terminals. Transportation officials have not yet provided a clear explanation for the ground stop, but the FAA is prepared to make a system update and is investigating the issue.
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