FAA Orders Nationwide Ground Stop at All US Airports
Communication failures at air traffic control centers forced the Federal Aviation Administration to halt takeoffs across the country on Friday.
By Yara Nasser ·
The Federal Aviation Administration halted all ground operations at United States airports on Friday.
The agency cited extraordinary circumstances and safety concerns as the cause of the order. FAA officials stated that communication problems affected several Air Traffic Control Centers. Technicians are currently investigating the malfunction.
International flights arriving in the United States are being evaluated on a case-by-case basis. The FAA issued this guidance in a formal alert released on Friday.
United Airlines confirmed it is responding to the nationwide ground stop order. The carrier stated that flights already in the air will continue their scheduled routes. No new domestic flights will depart while the order remains in effect.
Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy announced the suspension on social media. He noted that the communication issue impacts all Air Route Traffic Control Centers. United Airlines said it will work with customers to get them to their destinations once the problem is resolved.
The FAA said it will provide updates as the investigation continues. The ground stop affects all US airports.
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