Ground Stop: FAA Halts All U.S. Flights Over Comms Failure
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy confirmed the nationwide suspension, while United Airlines stated that aircraft already in the air would continue to their destinations.
By Yara Nasser ·
The Federal Aviation Administration issued a nationwide ground stop for all U.S. airports on Friday. The agency cited extraordinary circumstances and safety reasons as the basis for the immediate halt.
The FAA identified communication problems affecting multiple Air Route Traffic Control Centers as the cause. Technicians are currently investigating the issue. The agency promised to provide updates as information becomes available.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced the suspension on social media. He stated that the order followed a communication issue impacting all Air Route Traffic Control Centers. His post confirmed that FAA technicians were handling the investigation.
United Airlines responded to the directive with a statement. The carrier noted that it was addressing the national departure suspension issued by the FAA. Flights already in the air will continue their routes. No new domestic flights will depart while the order stands.
The airline said it would work with customers to get them to their destinations once the issue is resolved. International flights arriving in the U.S. are being handled on a case by case basis.
