A Trump administration official has called for $50 bn to modernise the air-traffic system following a nationwide ground stop that disrupted thousands of flights.
A Trump administration official has called for $50 bn in funding to modernise the US air-traffic control system. The request follows a nationwide ground stop on Friday, which halted commercial and private aviation across the country, leaving thousands of flights cancelled.
FAA officials confirmed that all systems have been restored to full operations, though some flights remain disrupted and are expected to resume by Sunday night.
Indian travellers with scheduled US flights should monitor airline announcements for possible delays or cancellations as the backlog is cleared.
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