GENERAL22 Sept 2026
Flights disrupted across US Northeast after air traffic centre outage
A fault at the air traffic control centre in Philadelphia stopped radar and communications for hours on Monday. Hundreds of flights were cancelled across the US Northeast, with over 600 at Newark and 200 at Philadelphia. Lines are repaired now, but delays will take time to clear. If you are flying, check your flight status before leaving for the airport.
Key Statutory Highlights
- The primary communications line at the Federal Aviation Administration facility in Philadelphia failed, and the backup fiber optic line was cut by railroad construction workers.
- More than 600 flights into and out of Newark Liberty International Airport were cancelled, along with over 200 at Philadelphia International Airport.
- Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said it will take some time to clear all existing delays even after the repairs.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you have a flight booked from or into the US Northeast, check your flight status with the airline before heading to the airport, and ask whether free rebooking is available if your flight is affected.
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