By Breaking Belize News Staff (HP): Flights have been grounded across the United States because of an air traffic control “communication issue,” and travellers heading to or from Belize should prepare for delays.
According to the BBC, US Transport Secretary Sean Duffy said the problem hit air traffic control centres and that technicians from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are investigating.
US aviation officials earlier ordered all flights grounded, citing “extraordinary circumstances and for reasons of safety.”
Several major US airports have confirmed the ground stop. There is currently no indication of when the order will be lifted.
Duffy said updates will be provided as soon as they are available.
For Belize, the impact could be significant. Most international flights into the Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport come from US cities, including Miami, Houston, Dallas, Atlanta and Fort Lauderdale.
Passengers travelling today are advised to contact their airline directly or check flight status online before heading to the airport.
This is a developing story.
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By Breaking Belize News Staff (HP): Flights have been grounded across the United States because of an air traffic control “communication issue,” and travellers heading to or from Belize should prepare for delays. According to the BBC, US Transport Secretary Sean Duffy said the problem hit air traffic control centres and that technicians from the
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