What to know about the rare nationwide ground stop issued by the FAA
The Guardian1 min read1 reads
The Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop for all planes due to take off in the US, delaying and canceling thousands of flights
Passengers look at departures and arrivals boards at Boston Logan international airport after the FAA issued a national ground stop ‘due to extraordinary circumstances and reasons for safety’ following the agency's earlier report of serious air traffic control communications issues. Photograph: Brian Snyder/ReutersPassengers look at departures and arrivals boards at Boston Logan international airport after the FAA issued a national ground stop ‘due to extraordinary circumstances and reasons for safety’ following the agency's earlier report of serious air traffic control communications issues. Photograph: Brian Snyder/Reuters
