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Travelers facing uncertainty amid nationwide ground stop

Travelers facing uncertainty amid nationwide ground stop

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Summary

The FAA issued a nationwide ground stop on Friday, disrupting air travel across the United States. Some international flights continued departing during the stop, and officials said a telecommunications outage caused it.

Key Facts

  • The FAA issued a nationwide ground stop on Friday.
  • The ground stop disrupted travel plans across the country.
  • Passengers faced uncertainty and some were stranded.
  • Some international flights departed while the stop was in effect.
  • Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said a telecommunications outage caused the ground stop.
  • Duffy said there was no indication of an attack before the ground stop.
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