Flights have resumed at both Dablas-Fort Worth International Airport and Dallas Love Field, temporarily suspended on Wednesday at the request of the FAA, NBC5 has learned.
A spokesman for Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport said at 5:30 p.m., “The FAAA has shut down the atmosphere inside and outside DFW Airport at 5:00 pm Central Time. This will result in flights being delayed or possibly canceled. Customers will be encouraged to inspect the flight status board or contact your airline for the latest information. “
Dallas Love Field tweeted at 5:30 p.m. that “the air traffic stoppage has been removed. Delays will continue, but operations are resumed. Check with your airline for updates on your flight status.”
The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed Wednesday that Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport is closed for all incoming and outgoing flights until 5:30 p.m., a spokesman for Dallas Lovefield Airport also confirmed that all incoming and outgoing flights arriving at the airport Has stopped. .
The FAA said the delay was due to a number of reasons, including hurricane and COVID-19. A spokesman confirmed that the regional air traffic control center was being cleared and this was one of the reasons for the delay.
FAA data show that at least one failed COVID-19 test was shown among employees at the Fort Worth Air Route Traffic Control Center on some dates this month, including 12/23, 12/28 and 12/30. The FAA also indicates that the control center is operational, but the facility will be cleared on Wednesday from 3pm to 5:30 pm
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Dr. Daniel Niall Pitts was on American Airlines Flight 422 when the ground stop took place and departed for Orlando. He told us that the pilot of his plane was not working due to COVIT-19 and that it could take several hours for the flights to depart. His plane was sent back to the gate and all passengers were allowed to disembark and return to the terminal.
AA Flight 2૨૨ passenger Daniel Pitts recorded this video of the gate agent saying he was told to come to the gate instead of waiting on his plane en route to Fort Lauderdale, which was unable to take off due to a ground stop at DFW. Airport.
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