A major telecommunications outage caused widespread travel chaos at Dallas airports Friday, leading to hundreds of flight cancellations and delays. A ground stop was implemented, impacting flights nationwide. The FAA attributed the issue to a local telephone company's equipment failure, highlighting outdated infrastructure. The disruption, affecting thousands of passengers, led to lengthy delays and stranded travelers. Separately, a cyberattack in Europe also caused significant flight disruptions.

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