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When was the last time there was a nationwide ground stop?
By Ethan Brooks
Flights halted at airports across the US due to 'extraordinary circumstances,' FAA says
Marco Sullivan
Marco Sullivan
Sports Reporter · Austin, TX
With over a decade of experience, Marco Sullivan reports on the Austin FC and other professional sports teams. He earned his degree from Texas State University and has contributed to ESPN Radio and the San Antonio Express-News.
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WASHINGTON (AP) – Flights are halted at airports across the United States due to "extraordinary circumstances and for reasons of safety," according to an FAA alert. In a statement obtained by Nexstar, the FAA specified that the ground stop was issued "following communication issues impacting multiple Air Route Traffic Control Centers." The FAA said its [...]
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