"International flights will be managed on a case by case basis," says Federal Aviation Administration.

US grounds all fights nationwide due to unspecified 'extraordinary circumstances'

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a nationwide ground stop for all US airports because of a communication issue affecting all air route traffic control centers, US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said.

FAA technicians are investigating the issue, Duffy added.

"Traffic should remain ground stopped until further notice," the FAA said in an advisory. "International flights will be managed on a case by case basis."

This is a developing story and will be updated as details emerge.

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