What Happened
US Flights Grounded Amid Safety Concerns and Technical Issues
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ordered a nationwide ground stop on all departing flights due to extraordinary circumstances and safety concerns after communications problems disrupted air traffic control operations. The measure affects departures across the United States, while inbound international flights are being managed individually. According to the Associated Press, the disruption is related to equipment and communications problems at major airports, including Chicago O’Hare International Airport and Midway International Airport. This incident was first reported by Mexico Business News.