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US Air Travel Chaos: Thousands of Flights Canceled Due to System Failure
Over 12,500 flights were canceled across the United States due to a major air traffic control system failure, causing widespread travel chaos. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grounded flights for over four hours on Friday, with disruptions continuing through the weekend.
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What happened
- 01Over 12,500 flights were canceled in the US due to an air traffic control system failure.
- 02The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ordered a nationwide halt to departures on Friday.
- 03U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy confirmed a gradual resumption of air operations.
- 04The system failure was attributed to an overload on outdated routers and switches.
- 05Israeli travelers were also affected by flight cancellations and delays.
- 06No evidence of a cyberattack has been found, but investigations continue.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy stated that operations are gradually resuming but acknowledged the need for significant infrastructure investment. The cancellations also impacted flights to and from Israel, stranding passengers.
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