
An unusual event has occurred in the United States, where authorities have ordered a nationwide suspension of all departing flights due to serious problems in the air traffic control communication system.
The Federal Aviation Administration said it made the decision due to extraordinary circumstances and for safety reasons.
While Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said it was a communication problem in air traffic control towers.
Shortly before the decision, authorities also suspended air traffic in Chicago, while landing international flights will be handled on a case-by-case basis.
This is the second national suspension of all departures since the September 11, 2001 attacks, following a similar incident in January 2023, when the ban lasted less than two hours, due to technical problems.