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Technical problems at a key air traffic center disrupt flights across Northeast

Technical problems at a key air traffic center disrupt flights across Northeast

Summary

Technical problems at a major air traffic control center in the U.S. Northeast caused hundreds of flight cancellations. Airports in the New York City area stopped operations for several hours on Monday during the arrival of many foreign leaders for the United Nations General Assembly. President Donald Trump’s flight from Washington to New York was not delayed.

Key Facts

  • A key air traffic control center in the Northeast U.S. had technical problems.
  • Hundreds of flights were canceled because of these issues.
  • All major airports in the New York City area stopped operations for several hours.
  • The disruption happened on a Monday.
  • Many foreign leaders were arriving for the United Nations General Assembly.
  • President Donald Trump’s flight from Washington to New York departed as planned.
  • The problem affected travel during an important international event.
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