The Federal Aviation Administration issued the nationwide order on Friday to stop all departing flights until further notice. Agency officials justified the drastic measure by pointing to extraordinary circumstances tied to passenger and operational safety. International arrivals heading into the country will not face an automatic block, as regulators plan to evaluate each flight on a case-by-case basis. This widespread action was preceded by a communications issue that had forced a localized ground stop at Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
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Outbound domestic air travel remains entirely suspended as federal authorities enforce a…: Outbound domestic air travel remains entirely suspended as federal authorities enforce a broad safety mandate.
Incoming global flights are subject to specialized reviews rather than a blanket cancella…: Incoming global flights are subject to specialized reviews rather than a blanket cancellation policy.
Localized communications problems at Chicago O'Hare International Airport signaled the wi…: Localized communications problems at Chicago O'Hare International Airport signaled the wider operational shutdown to follow.
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The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Friday issued a national ground stop, citing “extraordinary circumstances and for reasons of safety”.
The FAA directed all departing flights to remain grounded until further notice, while inbound international flights would be handled on a case-by-case basis.
The agency had earlier announced a ground stop at Chicago O'Hare International Airport due to a communications issue, according to its website.
In a statement, the FAA said the nationwide ground stop was necessary “due to extraordinary circumstance and reasons for safety”.
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