US flights hit by nationwide ground stop fallout
Airlines across the U.S. experienced major disruptions due to a nationwide ground stop that lasted for over four hours. The ground stop resulted in the cancellation of more…
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Airlines across the U.S. experienced major disruptions due to a nationwide ground stop that lasted for over four hours. The ground stop resulted in the cancellation of more than 2,500 flights and left many travelers stranded. Sports teams had to change travel plans, with some opting to take buses instead of flights. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy stated that aging technology contributed to the communication failures experienced.
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