UK resumes US flights after FAA lifts ground stop; further disruption expected: Report
The authority cautioned that the lifting of the ground stop does not mean an immediate return to normal operations, as airlines are likely to face disruption
The United Kingdom resumed flights to and from the United States on Saturday following the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) lifting its ground stop. However, the UK Civil Aviation Authority cautioned that further disruption was expected as airlines grapple with rebooking affected passengers. Some flights from the UK to the US were delayed or cancelled on Saturday morning, with British Airways noting that "it may take some time to get all flights on their way."
The FAA lifted the ground stop, citing extraordinary circumstances caused by communications problems at regional air traffic control centers. This suspension led to over 10,000 flight delays and approximately 4,000 cancellations, according to FlightAware. Airlines are working to rebook passengers and clear the backlog, with additional delays anticipated as operations gradually return to normal.
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