US Transportation Infrastructure Suffers Major Nationwide Halt

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Major aviation disruptions across the United States have left thousands of passengers stranded following a significant communications failure that halted departures nationwide. The incident occurred less than one week before the Thanksgiving holiday period, a time when approximately 29 million travelers are expected to navigate the domestic transport network. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy emphasized that despite the systemic issues, the national airspace remains safe for travel, though he warned that further cancellations should be expected as carriers work through existing backlogs. President Trump has officially stated that the grounding was not the result of a cyberattack or any malfunction related to artificial intelligence, attributing the disruption specifically to outdated technical systems within the aviation infrastructure. Airlines are currently attempting to manage the logistical challenge of clearing delayed flights and accommodating displaced travelers during this peak period of seasonal movement.