US to resume flights after air traffic network failure sparks chaos
Summary
The US Federal Aviation Administration lifted a nationwide ground stop after a communications failure at air traffic control centres caused more than 6,600 flight cancellations and 8,600 delays. Authorities said flying was safe again, but passengers and airlines faced days of disruption as the ageing air traffic system came under scrutiny.
Key Points
- The FAA lifted a nationwide ground stop after a communications failure disrupted air traffic control centres across the United States.
- More than 6,600 flights were cancelled and 8,600 delayed, with tens of thousands of passengers stranded at airports.
- Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy blamed ageing air traffic control technology and called for a major funding-backed overhaul.
- Officials said there was no evidence yet that the outage was caused by a cyberattack, while airlines and investors braced for financial losses.
