FAA halts some US east coast flights due to communication issues

The FAA halted flights at major East Coast airports, including John F. Kennedy International, Newark Liberty International, LaGuardia, and Philadelphia International, following an equipment outage. The disruption was caused by a fiber cable accidentally cut at a New Jersey construction site. This technical failure led to hundreds of cancellations and delays across the Northeast, impacting Logan Airport through diversions. The incident has renewed concerns regarding the aging air traffic control infrastructure managed by the FAA.