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Pearson Airport, Air Canada to gradually resume U.S. flights after FAA lifts hours-long ground stop
Toronto Pearson airport cautioned that passengers might still “encounter disruptions and cancellations as airlines work to restore normal flight schedules,” the facilty posted on social media.
Pearson Airport and Air Canada are set to gradually resume U.S. flights after the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration lifted a hours-long ground stop that paused departures and arrivals nationwide due to communications problems.
The FAA grounded all flights across the United States on Friday afternoon as crews investigated a widespread communications issue, with authorities later indicating there were no signs of an attack.
Officials coordinated with aviation authorities and carriers to manage disruptions and rebook travelers affected by the halt in operations.
After the ground stop was lifted, air travel began to resume gradually as systems were restored and schedules were adjusted to accommodate the recovery period.
The U.S. Homeland Security Secretary stated there were no indications of an attack as the FAA addressed the communications problem and initiated the phased restart of flights.