Brazil’s aviation regulator urged passengers traveling to the United States to check with their airlines amid widespread flight disruptions. (Foto: Instagram)
Brazil’s National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) said it is monitoring widespread air travel disruptions in the United States and advised passengers planning to travel there to contact their airlines for information about their flights.
U.S. flight departures were suspended Friday, November 13, for what authorities described as “security” reasons and “extraordinary circumstances.” In a statement, ANAC also called on airlines to notify passengers about possible suspensions or delays on flights to the United States. The agency said travelers should check directly with airlines for flight status and changes, and that carriers should promptly report delays, cancellations, or service interruptions and keep passengers updated on expected departure times for delayed flights.
Airport operators in Brazil issued similar guidance. The companies managing the international airports in Guarulhos, Brasília, and Galeão asked passengers to check their flight status directly with their airlines.
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said the suspension was not prompted by a cyberattack or criminal activity. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said a communications problem led to the halt in departures. Bloomberg reported that sources at the Federal Bureau of Investigation said a software update may have caused the problem.
