FAA ground stop shuts down flights nationwide

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 3: Delta Airlines planes at the gate as a United Airlines plane lands at LaGuardia Airport (LGA) on June 3, 2026 in New York City. Jet fuel prices have roughly doubled since the start of the war in Iran, and airlines around the world have been cutting routes, raising fares, adding fuel surcharges and boosting baggage fees. (Photo by Al Drago/Getty Images) | Getty Images Takeoffs from airports throughout the US paused on Friday after the FAA issued a national ground stop "due to extraordinary circumstances and for reasons of safety." US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy tweeted: The FAA issued a nationwide ground stop for all U.S. airports following a communication issue impacting all Air Route Traffic Control Centers. FAA technicians are investigating the issue. We will provide immediate updates as we have them. Jon Ostrower of The Air Current reports that the FAA has said it's "due to several impacts to ATC Frequencies and/or Radar capabilities." According to CNN…