Tech Troubles Ground Flights, Stranding Travelers

A major tech breakdown left thousands of people stuck at airports in the US. The problem started at two big airports in Dallas. A lot of flights were canceled or delayed. This happened because of issues with the telecoms system. The FAA said the system is old and needs updates. They also said that getting permits for new systems is taking too long. The FAA said the problem was fixed by Saturday morning. But many flights were still delayed or canceled. People were upset and shared their stories online. Some even spent the night on the airport floor. Airlines like American had to warn travelers about the delays. This wasn't the only problem. A cyberattack in Europe also caused delays. It hit a company that helps airlines. This made check-in and boarding take much longer. Airports in London, Brussels, and Berlin were affected. People heading to New York from Dublin also faced delays. This was because of a security alert over a passenger's luggage. The FAA said the telecoms outage was due to a local phone company's equipment. It caused a lot of cancellations and delays. Air traffic controllers lost radar and phone communications. They had to stop flights until the system was fixed. Passengers across the country were affected. Some missed important events like a Texas Longhorn game. Others worried about missing their cruise. The FAA and airlines are working to fix the problems. But for now, travelers are still dealing with the fallout.