Disaster● Low1h ago · Nov 14, 2026, 1:17 AM
Former FAA chief spokesperson says ATC system is "horribly outdated" amid ground stop
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from CBS News · North America
Former FAA chief spokesperson Scott Brenner joins CBS News to discuss Friday's nationwide ground stop and the age of America's air traffic control system. Then, Lindsay Gutierrez, a passenger stranded at JFK Airport, joins to share her experience.
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