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The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) suspended all flights in the United States on Friday, November 13. This measure was taken due to communication problems at regional air traffic control centers. A malfunction? A system failure? For now, the FAA states in a press release that this suspension was imposed “due to exceptional circumstances and for safety reasons.”
For his part, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy confirmed on the X network: “The FAA has ordered a nationwide suspension of takeoffs at all U.S. airports following a communication problem affecting all en-route air traffic control centers. FAA technicians are investigating this incident. We will share any new information as soon as it becomes available.”
This system outage is also affecting international traffic. For example, at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, November 13, the Air France flight scheduled to depart from Princess Juliana Airport in Sint Maarten is grounded. If not resolved quickly, the outage could also affect tourism in Saint Barthélemy in the coming days.
Meanwhile, Princess Juliana Airport management posted the following message online: “Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIA) advises passengers traveling to the United States of possible flight disruptions due to the FAA’s current suspension of the route. Passengers are encouraged to contact their respective airlines directly for the latest updates on flights and travel arrangements. PJIA continues to monitor the situation closely and is working with airline partners and relevant authorities to minimize disruptions.”
The next announcement from the U.S. aviation regulatory authority is scheduled for 11 p.m.
