AThe US Federal Aviation Administration has lifted the nationwide suspension of flights, which lasted more than four hours and took place among the longest since the 11 September 2001 terrorist attacks.

According to them, the ban on flights Friday came as a result of extraordinary circumstances, due to a problem in communication that affected all air traffic control centers.

U.S. Secretary for National Security Markway Mullin declared that there was no cyberattack indicator and that everyone was safe, broadcast. I don’t know. tv

How many flights were affected?

According to FlightAware data, the suspension caused more than 8 thousand and 500 delays and nearly 8 thousand flights during Friday.

By BBCAt the time of the ban, over 3,000 and 500 planes were in the air. Some of them made their way to other airports, while others continued flying to planned destinations.

A few hours later, part of the flights were allowed to leave San Francisco International Airport.

What about international flights?

The suspension also affected international air traffic. All flights to the US by Eurocontrol member states were suspended.

Euro control has 42 member states, including dozens of European Union countries, the United Kingdom, Turkey, Israel and Morocco.

Travelers leaving the United Kingdom were warned of possible obstacles during Saturday morning.

Several U.S. flights from Heathrow Airport canceled or delayed. Meanwhile, Manchester Airport announced that no significant disruptions were expected, while flights from Gatwick were taking place normally.

Sydney International Airport in Australia had suspended all flights to the U.S., but then it became known they were expected to leave on schedule.

Meanwhile, Air Canada Company cancelled flights between the United States and Canada.