Unexpected Halt: SkyWest Airlines Faces 21-Minute Grounding
SkyWest Airlines experienced a 21-minute grounding of all flights following a request to the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration. The grounding occurred late Friday night, with an advisory initiated at 0149 GMT and lifted at 0210 GMT. SkyWest did not provide immediate comment on the situation.
On Friday night, SkyWest Airlines grounded all its flights for 21 minutes, as confirmed by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The unusual stop was initiated at 0149 GMT and lifted by 0210 GMT, grounding thousands of passengers briefly.
The FAA noted the request came from SkyWest itself, although detailed reasons remain undisclosed. Given that SkyWest is the largest regional airline in the U.S., operating for major carriers like United, Delta, American, and Alaska, the incident raised concerns among regular travelers.
Efforts to contact SkyWest for more information have been unfruitful, as they have not yet responded to requests for comment on the grounding. This unexpected halt highlights the complexities and challenges of regional airline operations.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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