Secretary of Security rules out terrorist attack and cites technical problem; SpaceX launches Starship amid air blackout
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A technical failure is causing delays in more than 10,000 flights in the United States, with the situation persisting for more than two hours. About 1,000 flights head to U.S. airports. The Secretary of Security ruled out an attack and attributed the problem to a technical failure. Anac monitors the situation and recommends that passengers look for airlines. Amid the air blackout, SpaceX launched Starship for an unprecedented test.
WATCH: more than 10 thousand flights are delayed; failure has been going on for more than two hours
1,000 flights head to US airports; see MAP
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Anac says it monitors the situation and recommends that passengers look for airlines
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AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Authorities will investigate the cause of the technical failure and provide updates on the normalization of flights.
Very likely · Within hours
A global technical failure delayed more than 10,000 flights, with 1,000 flights still routed to US airports. The US Secretary of Security ruled out a terrorist attack and cited technical failure. Anac monitors the situation in Brazil and recommends that passengers look for airlines. Starship was launched amid the air blackout, but its booster failed and it fell into the Gulf of Mexico.
A global technical failure caused more than 10,000 flights to be delayed, with 1,000 flights still routed to US airports. The US Secretary of Security ruled out a terrorist attack and cited technical failure. Anac monitors the situation in Brazil and recommends that passengers contact airlines. A Starship was launched amid the air blackout, but its booster failed and it fell into the Gulf of Mexico.
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The FAA shut down all airports in the United States this Friday (13) after a communication problem at air traffic control centers, affecting flights originating in Brazil. Anac reminds us that passengers have the right to assistance, reimbursement and compensation for delays or cancellations, in accordance with resolution 400 and the Consumer Protection Code.

The FAA suspended all takeoffs at United States airports this Friday (13) after a telecommunications failure, causing delays or cancellations of almost 7,000 flights and affecting more than 1.5 million passengers. About 600 flights were diverted, with O'Hare (Chicago) and Denver reporting the highest number. Anac monitors flights between Brazil and the USA and advises passengers on reaccommodation, refund and assistance rights.

GRU Airport reported that it received a warning from the Federal Aviation Command Center that all air traffic originating from or destined for the United States remains on the ground until further notice. The FAA ordered the suspension of all takeoffs in the country after a communication problem affecting air traffic control centers. Nearly 7,000 flights in the United States were delayed or canceled. Airlines such as Gol, United, American, Azul and Delta spoke out about the situation.