US air regulators have resumed air traffic operations after a 12-hour nationwide flight shutdown. The ground stop, which affected all domestic and international flights, was lifted following a decision by the Federal Aviation Administration. The shutdown had been prompted by a lack of communication from the White House regarding the situation.
The FAA announced the resumption of flights in the early hours of Saturday, allowing airlines to gradually restore their schedules. The ground stop had caused significant disruptions, with thousands of passengers stranded at airports across the country. Airlines reported that the delay had led to extensive rebooking efforts and logistical challenges.
This is the second time this year that the FAA has imposed a nationwide flight halt. The previous ground stop in March was also linked to a lack of coordination between the administration and air traffic control. Critics have pointed to the White House's silence as a contributing factor to the operational chaos. The situation has raised concerns about the reliability of federal communication during national emergencies.
