FAA grounds all flights across the US

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ordered a nationwide halt to flights. According to the report, the agency cited "extraordinary circumstances" as the reason for the decision. Known as a ground stop, the measure temporarily suspends departures at airports.

No details were shared about the background of the decision. The source only mentions "extraordinary circumstances" and does not say which event or region triggered it. As a result, it is not yet clear how long the halt will last.

A nationwide stop is different in scale from measures taken at individual airports. Because it affects domestic traffic all at once, it directly disrupts passengers' plans and can set off cascading delays in airline schedules. As the article notes, this kind of decision is not a common step in aviation.

For travelers flying to the US from Turkey, the impact is concrete as well: connecting flights and linked tickets carry a risk of disruption. Statements from officials will clarify the scope and duration of the stop. In the meantime, passengers are advised to follow their airlines' latest announcements.