US flight disruptions persist despite gradual resumption
Major US airlines canceled over 3,700 flights and delayed nearly 2,000 more Saturday, as air travel slowly resumed after the longest nationwide halt since 9/11.
Over 3,700 flights and almost 2,000 more delays were canceled by major US airlines on Saturday, as air travel gradually resumed following the longest nationwide halt since 9/11. The Federal Aviation Administration had initiated a nationwide ground stop on Friday, suspending most departing flights for roughly five hours. This decision led to the cancellation of nearly 10,000 flights and the delay of over 7,000 others, marking one of the most severe crises in US aviation history.
Though the ground stop was lifted on Friday evening, the consequences persist, with thousands of travelers still stranded at airports across the United States. Airlines are working diligently to alleviate congestion, restructure flight schedules, and prepare crews and staff to restore normal operations after this widespread disruption.
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