Flights at major US airports delayed after cable cut by construction workers

Author: bbc.co.ukPublished on: September 21, 2026Country: United States

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Flights at major US airports delayed after cable cut by construction workers

Hundreds of flights were delayed at major US airports after a cable essential for air traffic control was accidentally cut by Amtrak workers. Airports in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts were affected, with Newark Liberty International Airport experiencing the most delays. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy stated that the cut caused a telecom outage, forcing the FAA to ground flights.

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