Following a weekend of disruptions caused by air traffic control failures, more than 450 flights were delayed at major airports, particularly Newark and Atlanta. The FAA indicated a potential for further ground stops due to ongoing issues in Atlanta. The mass delays primarily impacted Delta Air Lines as well as Newark Liberty International, where flights had already faced cancellations and delays from a prior outage. Transportation Secretary Duffy acknowledged outdated systems at Newark, attributing the problems to previous administrations. He insisted on the airport's safety despite the chaos.
The FAA warned of potential second ground stop as over 450 flights were delayed due to weekend air traffic control failures.
More than 450 flight delays affected airports, with the bulk centered at Atlanta and Newark due to FAA equipment issues.
Transportation Secretary Duffy noted it's safe to fly from Newark, but acknowledged that the airport uses an 'old' system needing upgrades.
Duffy criticized the previous administration for not updating Newark's systems, saying improvements were necessary for better operations.
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