US Flight Chaos: Communication Glitch Grounds Hundreds of Flights

Hundreds of flights across the United States were grounded for over four hours on Wednesday due to a significant technical glitch in the air traffic control communication system. The disruption, which began in the morning, affected several regional control centers nationwide, leading to sporadic communication and radar issues. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) attributed the problem to an upgrade of outdated equipment at a remote site coinciding with a spike in connection attempts. This surge in traffic overwhelmed the system, causing widespread delays and cancellations.