The FAA's decision to ground all flights on Friday caused chaos at US airports, affecting passengers and crew.
IllustrationThe US Federal Aviation Administration's decision to ground all flights on Friday threw airports and travel plans into chaos across the country. Passengers at New York's John F Kennedy airport found their travel plans abruptly cancelled – some even after they had boarded.
The situation left travellers and crew feeling 'pissed' or 'lucky' depending on the level of disruption they faced.
The ground stop affected airports nationwide, with passengers suddenly thrust into limbo.
What this means for Indian travellersTravellers with plans to fly from or to the US should monitor updates from their airline and the FAA, as flight disruptions may impact their schedules.
The FAA ground stop on Friday affected Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
Source: AeroTime
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