US Air Travel Resumes After Major Ground Stop Caused By System Overload

A nationwide ground stop across the United States was lifted Friday night following a five-hour disruption that grounded thousands of flights. Officials from the Trump administration attributed the incident to <b>new technology upgrades</b> that overwhelmed the nation's antiquated air traffic control systems, resulting in intermittent communication and radar gaps. While Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin confirmed there was no indication of a cyberattack, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy could not guarantee future stability. The <b>nationwide ground stop</b>, the first since January 2023, affected over a million travelers. Airlines now face a multi-day recovery process to reposition crews and aircraft before the upcoming Thanksgiving travel rush.