Networks Scramble To Report On Reasons Behind “Extraordinary” Nationwide Ground Stop Of All U.S. Flights

A map from the FAA showing airport closures (red) and ground stops nationwide FAA website Networks scrambled find the reasons behind on a highly unusual nationwide ground stop ordered by the FAA on Friday due to “extraordinary circumstances” and “reasons of safety.” Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy said that the order followed “a communication issue impacting all Air Route Control Centers. FAA technicians are investigating the issue.” The FAA ordered all departing traffic stopped “until further notice” and inbound international flights would be managed “on a case by case basis.” Fox News reported on the ground stop, followed by CNN and MS NOW. Broadcast networks also broke into regular programming with special reports. “This is going to be chaos for hours to come,” said CNN’s Richard Quest. Watch on Deadline More to come. Must Read Stories Read More About: Subscribe to Deadline Get our Breaking News Alerts and Keep your inbox happy. Sign Up