Flights at both major Dallas-Fort Worth airports were impacted by a telecommunications issue, according to the FAA.
DALLAS — Hundreds of flights are delayed at DFW Airport and Dallas Love Field Friday afternoon as the Federal Aviation Administration reports that telecommunications issues are affecting their processes.
“The FAA reported an issue involving the telecommunications provider for the air traffic control facility that oversees the airspace in the Dallas-Fort Worth area,” American Airlines said in a statement. “As a result, the FAA has severely limited flights into both DFW Airport and Dallas Love Field, which is affecting our operation.”
Several other regional airports were also impacted, but were given the all-clear as of shortly before 5 p.m.
“Passenger safety is DAL’s top priority, and we are in constant communication with our partners, including the FAA, as they work to manage the situation and minimize disruptions,” Dallas Love Field added.
Southwest Airlines said in a statement that, “inbound flights to DAL have either been slowed or are being held at their departure airports. A handful of our flights diverted, and we are working to get them back on track as soon as the FAA gives the go-ahead.”
The FAA said it is working with the telephone company to determine the cause. American Airlines said travelers who were impacted can rebook without change fees.
Just after 7:30 p.m., flight delays at Love Field have been lifted, and the airport has given the all-clear.
DFW Airport lifted its ground stop around 9:30 p.m.
As of 9:30 p.m. on Friday, more than 500 flights had been delayed at DFW Airport, according to FlightAware data.
Here are the latest flight delay and cancellation numbers for DFW Airport and Dallas Love Field:
Flight delays and cancellations at DFW International Airport
- Cancellations: 506
- Delays: 532
Flight delays and cancellations at Love Field
- Cancellations: 1
- Delays: 208
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