FAA issues nationwide ground stop due to "extraordinary circumstances"

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Axios's Alex Fitzpatrick reports that the FAA issued an extremely rare nationwide ground stop at all airports citing "extraordinary circumstances" and "reasons of safety." A Friday afternoon air traffic control advisory states, "All departing traffic should remain ground stopped until further notice," while inbound international flights will be "managed on a case by case basis."

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