Over a dozen HK flights affected by US groundstop
Two Hong Kong-bound flights from the US were cancelled and seven others were delayed, according to the Airport Authority Hong Kong, after US aviation officials issued a temporary nationwide ground stop. For flights from Hong Kong to the US, two were cancelled, and six were delayed. The ground stop lasted around four hours and was lifted at 8.15pm Eastern Time, or 9.15am on Saturday Hong Kong…
A temporary nationwide ground stop imposed by US aviation officials disrupted over a dozen flights between Hong Kong and the United States. Two Hong Kong-bound flights from the US were cancelled, while seven others faced delays, according to the Airport Authority Hong Kong. The ground stop lasted approximately four hours, concluding at 8.15pm Eastern Time, or 9.15am on Saturday in Hong Kong.
Flight delays between the US and Hong Kong are anticipated to persist until Sunday, with the Airport Authority urging passengers to stay informed through airlines' latest updates.
This incident marks only the second time such an alert has been issued in US airspace since the 9/11 attacks, despite being among the busiest air traffic corridors globally. US officials have ruled out a potential cyberattack, attributing the air traffic communication glitch to the ageing equipment used for air traffic control. A total of 33 flights were scheduled for the day between Hong Kong and the United States.
The city's flagship carrier has arranged accommodation for affected passengers and remains vigilant in monitoring the situation.
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