When the Federal Aviation Administration system fails, airlines and airports are forced to wait for long periods of time. This early morning incident caused delays and cancellations of hundreds of flights in the United States.
The FAA system monitors airports, air traffic and issues safety recommendations to pilots. Some people thought that a crash had happened, but this was not true. The FAA also ruled out any cyber attacks and is investigating the cause.
It is vital that airports and airlines use the FAA system, as it allows them to share safety recommendations with their staff and adjust schedules if necessary. There is no information on whether Airlines and airports compensated their passengers by offering vouchers for future flight or cash back.