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FAA Ground Stop Due to Safety Concerns
FAA orders nationwide ground stop for safety reasons after communication issue.
In brief
FAA orders nationwide ground stop for safety reasons after communication issue. The FAA grounded all U.S. flights due to a communication problem affecting air traffic control centers. Originally reported by NBC Bay Area.
FAA Nationwide Ground Stop
The FAA ordered all U.S. airports to ground stop flights due to extraordinary circumstances and safety concerns.
“due to extraordinary circumstances and for reasons of safety”
Communication Issue Impact
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy confirmed the ground stop followed a communication issue impacting all Air Route Traffic Control Centers.
Flight Delays Reported
Chicago airports reported 213 delays at O'Hare and 55 at Midway International Airport as of 3:11 p.m.
United Airlines Response
United Airlines stated flights already airborne will continue but new domestic flights will not depart until the issue is resolved.
The takeaway
The FAA grounded all U.S. flights due to a communication problem affecting air traffic control centers.
