US flight chaos caused by repair of old copper wiring: Trump admin
Weary travellers endured more flight disruptions as service resumed at US airports after an hours-long total stoppage, with officials saying the situation should return to normal on Sunday. The Trump administration blamed the mess that began Friday on a botched replacement of old copper wire communication lines. The nationwide ground stop — meaning no planes can take off — sparked widespread…
Tired passengers faced more flight disruptions as service at US airports resumed after a four-hour total stoppage on Friday. The Trump administration blamed the widespread chaos on a mishap during the replacement of old copper wire communication lines with a high-speed fiber cable. Hundreds of thousands of passengers were left stranded, some even being pulled off planes moments before their departure.
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) chief Bryan Bedford apologized to the American traveling public, predicting a full resumption of flight schedules by the end of the day on Sunday. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy stated that the ground stop was declared due to communication issues with airplanes and radar feeds caused by the faulty installation of the new wire.
This was only the second time such a ground stoppage had occurred in US airspace since the 9/11 attacks. Despite the resolution, experts warn of potential follow-on disruptions as airlines rebook passengers and restore services.
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