Cut Verizon fiber cable disrupted hundreds of US flights

Construction crews in New Jersey accidentally severed a Verizon fiber cable used for air traffic control on Monday, causing ground stops at all three major New York City airports and over 1,000 canceled flights nationwide. The line has been repaired, but delays continue.

• Over 1,000 flights canceled in the US in one day
• Ground stops at all three major NYC airports
• Verizon said it bears no responsibility for the incident
• Line repaired, but delays are ongoing