The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a nationwide ground stop on Friday, citing safety issues as apparent communication issues are impacting Air Traffic Control.
In a statement released by the FAA, they say the ground stop has been issued “due to extraordinary circumstances.”
United States Secretary of Transportation, Sean Duffy, said that Air Route Traffic Control Centers are having communication issues with airports.
The FAA has ordered all aircraft operators and airports to remain ground stopped “until further notice.” International flights will also be handled on a case-by-case basis.
Boston Logan International Airport has released a statement regarding the ground stop, telling passengers to check with their airlines.
The FAA has issued a nationwide ground stop impacting flights at Boston Logan and airports across the country. We are monitoring the situation and working with the FAA and our airline partners. Passengers should check with their airlines for the latest flight updates.
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