Hours-long halt to US flights leaves travelers frustrated, anxious
On Friday, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) imposed a four-hour nationwide halt to US air travel, affecting over 6,600 flights and causing cancellations of more than 6,600 flights, according to FlightRadar24. Tens of thousands of travelers were forced to change their plans, with many experiencing anxiety and frustration.
The ground stop, the largest since the September 11, 2001 hijackings, was attributed to a failure in the aging radar and communications system used for air traffic control, according to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy. At Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, travelers were met with nearly complete flight delays and cancellations, causing some to express doubts about making important events, such as a high-school reunion.
Grissel Francis, reflecting on the incident, said she was reminded of the 9/11 attacks, experiencing flashbacks while waiting at San Jose Mineta International Airport. Despite the FAA lifting the ground stop, many travelers remained stranded at airports, with some forced to wait overnight for their next flights.
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