The Federal Aviation Administration is blaming Friday’s travel nightmare, which disrupted hundreds of flights, on two cut fiber optic cables. The agency called it a clear example of its outdated infrastructure.
Now, aviation experts are weighing in on the issue and what needs to be done.
DFW Ground Stop
The backstory:
Plans for more than 100,000 travelers over the weekend were impacted by a ground stop at DFW International Airport and Dallas Love Field on Friday.
The FAA explained that two fiber optic cables were cut by a telecommunications company. The issue took down FAA radars, radio frequencies, and computers.
At the time of the ground stop, more than 400 flights were canceled, and hundreds of other flights were delayed.
Outdated Infrastructure
What they’re saying:
In a statement released over the weekend, the FAA blamed the telecommunications company and an outdated infrastructure.
Aviation expert says outdated infrastructure could cause more airport ground stops
