US: Thousands of passengers faced travel disruption at airports across the United States after a telecommunications outage forced authorities to temporarily ground all departing flights. The unusual shutdown triggered widespread confusion and delays, affecting travellers heading to work, family gatherings and other commitments. US Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said the decision to halt departures was taken as a precaution following a communications failure involving the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Flight operations resumed a few hours later after authorities ruled out a potential security threat. However, the lifting of the ground stop did not immediately restore normal operations. Airlines continued to deal with delays and cancellations as they worked to reposition aircraft and crew members. Passengers reported frustration over last-minute changes and limited information about revised departure schedules. At New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport, several travellers said they had missed important family events, while passengers at Newark Airport faced difficulties reaching their workplaces and other destinations. The incident underscored the vulnerability of the country's aviation network to disruptions in critical communication systems and highlighted the widespread consequences of even a temporary shutdown of flight operations. Join on Rehaab Online WhatsApp Group (Click here to join the group)
