US Airlines Grounded Due to FAA System Outage

Widespread Disruptions on Friday Morning

Several major US airlines, including Delta, United, and American Airlines, were forced to ground flights on Friday morning due to a system outage at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The outage affected a system that provides pilots with safety information, leading to a ground stop for all departing flights.

FAA Lifts Ground Stop

Wednesday Morning Resumption

The FAA lifted the ground stop on Wednesday morning after several hours of disruption. The outage had a significant impact on air travel, with thousands of flights being delayed or canceled. The FAA is still investigating the cause of the outage.

Previous Travel Disruptions

This incident comes just two weeks after a major operational meltdown at Southwest Airlines, which stranded hundreds of thousands of travelers. The string of disruptions has raised concerns about the reliability of the air travel system in the United States.