FAA Grounds All U.S. Flights Nationwide Over Communication Issue at Air Traffic Centers
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Updated · The Washington Post · Nov 13
FAA Grounds All U.S. Flights Nationwide Over Communication Issue at Air Traffic Centers
3 articles · Updated · The Washington Post · Nov 13
Summary
Friday afternoon’s nationwide ground stop halted departures at all U.S. airports, an unusual FAA order affecting flights across the country.
Sean Duffy said the stoppage stemmed from a communication issue hitting all Air Route Traffic Control Centers, while the FAA said technicians were investigating.
At Los Angeles International Airport, a United gate agent told passengers the nationwide stop was in effect but said no cause had been provided locally.
The FAA called its information preliminary and subject to change, signaling the disruption and its scope were still being assessed.