US transportation secretary: full flight capacity to take time to restore

US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced that returning to full flight capacity will take some time.

Speaking at a White House press conference early Saturday, Buttigieg revealed that the main reason for the nationwide ground stop was outdated technical systems and data routers being pushed beyond their limits.

Buttigieg noted that Federal Aviation Administration technicians are investigating the issue and pledged to provide updates as soon as they are available. The FAA announced in a statement that all flights in the United States have been suspended until further notice, citing exceptional circumstances and safety concerns.