US grounds all departing flights due to safety concerns
The Federal Aviation Administration issued a national ground stop on Friday citing extraordinary circumstances and safety reasons.
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a national ground stop on Friday, directing all departing flights to remain grounded until further notice, according to The Times of India.
The agency stated that the nationwide order was necessary because of extraordinary circumstances and safety reasons.
While departing flights are halted, the FAA said it will manage incoming international flights on an individual basis.
The FAA website had earlier noted a ground stop at Chicago O'Hare International Airport caused by a communications issue.
