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TravelSaturday, November 14

Flights at Logan face weekend delays after a nationwide ground stop

The BOStoday teamFrom today’s edition · 1 min read · 5 sources

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If you're flying out of Logan this weekend, plan for a slow one. The FAA ordered a nationwide ground stop Friday afternoon after a communications outage, the first since January 2023. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the issue hit all 22 regional air traffic control centers.

Friday's nationwide ground stop was the first since January 2023

  1. Sept. 2001A nationwide follows the Sept. 11 attacks.
  2. Jan. 2023A key FAA computer system malfunctions, triggering a nationwide ground stop.
  3. Nov. 13A telecommunications outage prompts a nationwide ground stop shortly before 4 p.m.

Sources: MassLive.com, WBUR

The stop has been lifted, but hundreds of flights at Logan were affected, and thousands were canceled nationwide. Former CEO Thomas Kinton said delays will be significant and probably continue through the weekend. We suggest checking your airline's app before you leave for the airport. Duffy has said another $30 billion is needed to finish overhauling air traffic control technology.

The ground stop touched all 22 regional air traffic control centers

22
regional air traffic control centers affected
4 hours
the reported length of the ground stop
$30 billion
more Duffy has said the overhaul will need

Sources: WBUR, Boston 25 News

Sources: MassLive.com, WBUR, CBS Boston, Boston 25 News, WMUR

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