Airport Chaos: DHS Issues Update After FAA Halts All US Flights For Just Second Time Since 9/11

The Federal Aviation Administration halted departures at airports across the United States late Friday, November 13, after a telecommunications outage disrupted air traffic control communications. Aircraft already in the air were allowed to continue, while incoming international flights were handled individually. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said officials had no indication the outage was an attack; FAA technicians were investigating the cause.