Fueling issue at Boston Logan Airport causes cancellations, delays
Summary
A fueling problem at Boston Logan International Airport on Sunday night caused a stop in ground operations, leading to flight cancellations and delays. The issue was fixed by 10 p.m., and flights returned to normal. This happened during one of the busiest holiday travel periods in 15 years.Key Facts
- A low fuel pressure event triggered an automatic shutdown of the fuel system at Boston Logan Airport Sunday night.
- The problem caused a ground stop lasting several hours and made the airport tarmac crowded with planes waiting for gates.
- Flights continued to arrive despite the congestion and delays.
- BOSFuel, the company operating the fuel system, restored full fuel flow by 10 p.m. ET.
- No further fuel system disruptions are expected after the fix.
- The fueling issue added to earlier delays caused by thunderstorms in the area that day.
- The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) managed over 300,000 domestic flights during the holiday weekend, its busiest July 4th period in 15 years.
- A similar fuel system outage at Logan Airport caused a brief ground stop in September 2024.
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