Hundreds of US Flights Grounded Amidst Global Technical Outage
Airlines Suffer Cancellations and Delays
Friday Morning Groundings
Hundreds of flights across the United States were grounded on Friday morning due to a widespread technical outage that affected businesses globally. Major airlines including United, Delta, Spirit, and American initially halted all operations, leading to widespread cancellations and delays.
Service Restoration
By mid-morning, airlines began to gradually restore service as the technical issue was resolved. Delta Airlines announced on Twitter that it had lifted its ground stop, while United Airlines confirmed that flights were resuming. However, some airports, such as Newark Liberty International, continued to experience delays as operations returned to normal.
Impact on Passengers
The grounding caused chaos and frustration among passengers. Many were stranded at airports, waiting for updates on their flights. Some travelers reported being stuck for hours, with limited access to information or customer support.
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