US Airspace: Nationwide Ground Stop Lifted, Flights Resume Across America

Air traffic across the United States has returned to normal after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) lifted the nationwide ground stop imposed following technical problems in air traffic control and radar systems. According to the report, US airspace reopened at 8:15 PM local time, corresponding to 6:45 AM Indian Standard Time. The disruption had forced airlines to suspend departures across the country, leaving thousands of passengers waiting at airports. US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the technical problem was caused by the failure of outdated hardware. He confirmed that all air traffic control centres were operational again and flights were gradually returning to normal, depending on crew availability. Earlier, a video had emerged from a Delta Airlines flight travelling from Detroit to Fort Lauderdale. During the flight, the captain informed passengers that a nationwide ground stop had been imposed because of a frequency-related communication issue. The pilot reassured passengers that their aircraft was safe and expected to land in Fort Lauderdale as scheduled. Visuals from Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas had also shown passengers waiting while flights remained grounded. With the restrictions now lifted, aviation operations are gradually resuming across the United States.