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US Airports Grounded After AI Tool Launch
US grounds all flights after AI tool launch, stranding thousands at UK airports.
In brief
US grounds all flights after AI tool launch, stranding thousands at UK airports. US grounded all transatlantic flights for four hours after AI 'Smart' tool launch, stranding 1.5 million passengers. Originally reported by Dailymail.
US Airports Grounded
US grounded all transatlantic flights for four hours after AI 'Smart' tool launch.
1.5 Million Passengers Stranded
Over 3,100 flights delayed or canceled, leaving 1.5 million passengers stranded.
White House Denies Cyber Attack
Homeland Security secretary says cyber attack is not to blame for ground stop.
Trump Calls It 'Old Broken Stuff'
Trump says ground stop could be caused by 'old broken stuff' in air traffic control.
UK Civil Aviation Warns
UK warns of potential follow-on disruption for travelers to US.
Passenger Stranded at Heathrow
Passenger stranded for five hours at Heathrow after flight cancellation.
Ground Stop Since 9/11
Longest ground stop since 9/11, only second in 25 years.
Air Traffic Control Systems
US air traffic control systems use floppy disks from the 1980s.
British Airways Apologizes
British Airways apologizes for delays and cancellations due to ground stop.
Ireland Advises Passengers
Ireland advises US-bound passengers to check with airlines for updates.
American Airlines Passenger
Passenger rebooked for four-hour layover in Miami after flight cancellation.
Homeland Security Secretary
Homeland Security secretary says ground stop could happen again.
US Airports Grounded
US grounded all flights for four hours due to 'extraordinary circumstances'.
Mid-Air Video Captured
Dramatic video shows passengers and pilots reacting to ground stop.
Trump's Statement
Trump says ground stop could be caused by old system that had been upgraded.
Passenger Stranded at Heathrow
Passenger stranded for five hours at Heathrow after flight cancellation.
The short version
US grounded all transatlantic flights for four hours after AI 'Smart' tool launch, stranding 1.5 million passengers.
