America’s air traffic control meltdown: How US flight crisis unfolded & what next

On November 13, a significant communications failure caused a nationwide ground stop for US flights. Airports experienced delays, cancellations, and diversions, affecting approximately 1.5 million passengers. The Federal Aviation Administration identified outdated equipment as the primary cause for the disruption and enforced departure restrictions for safety. Following the incident, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy requested $50 billion in emergency funding for infrastructure modernization.