Expect more flight cancellations, says US transport chief
More than 20,000 flights were affected by Friday's nationwide stoppage, with over 3,800 cancellations and 2,100 delays reported on Saturday.
US transportation secretary Sean Duffy affirmed on Saturday that it remains safe to fly, despite an hours-long nationwide ground stop that forced more than 20,000 flights to be canceled on Friday. The ground stop, the rarest of its kind, disrupted air travel across the United States and has left airlines scrambling to reschedule flights and reposition aircraft and crews.
Duffy, a Trump appointee, acknowledged the hard work of aviation workers and emphasized that the top priority is ensuring travelers reach their destinations safely. While the Federal Aviation Administration encouraged patience as operations resume to normal, the issue has raised concerns about the country's infrastructure and susceptibility to cyberattacks.
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin dismissed speculation of a coordinated cyber assault, but lawmakers are calling for investigations into the massive disruption. President Trump has not yet issued a public statement on the ground stop.
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