A critical communication issue within air traffic control systems led to a nationwide ground-stop order across US airports, disrupting travel for thousands of passengers. Transport Secretary Sean Duffy announced that Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) technicians were actively investigating the technical disruption.
The sudden directive brought widespread delays and cancellations, impacting nearly 7,000 flights nationwide. Officials provided real-time updates as aviation authorities worked to resolve the infrastructure fault and safely restore normal operations.
