The FAA halted departures nationwide after regional air traffic control communications problems. Its 5:46 p.m. Eastern advisory allowed coordinated departures as facilities recovered.
WinstonThe FAA halted departures nationwide Friday afternoon after several air traffic control centers had trouble communicating. FAA technicians are investigating what went wrong.
AsherThink of a flight from New York to Los Angeles. As the plane crosses the country, controllers in one region hand it off to the next. Those centers need to be able to talk to each other.
WinstonIf someone you love was already flying, officials said every plane in the air was accounted for. The order held planes that were waiting to take off.
AsherIf you’re flying tonight, check your flight with your airline before you head to the airport. If you’ve got a connection, check both flights.
AsherLast week they announced they’re starting to retire floppy disks. I guess that upgrade isn't going very well...
WinstonWere you at the airport when the ground stop hit? Tell us what you heard at your gate.
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