US Grounds All Departing Flights Due To Communication Breakdown
The Federal Aviation Administration grounded all flights nationwide Friday afternoon because of communications problems at regional air traffic control centers.
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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