FAA confirms a nationwide computer problems with the electronic systems processing the flight plans. Flight delays are expected around the nation.
FAA spokeswoman says that a computer program that retrieves flight plans has some problems. This delays the flights nationwide, reports Fox News on Thursday morning.
"We are having a problem processing flight plan information," the FAA's Kathleen Bergen explained in a prepared statement. "We are investigating the cause of the problem. We are processing flight plans manually and expect some delays."
Some flights are already canceled.
FAA spokesperson also said that flight controllers have radio coverage and can communicate with planes. Thus the traffic controllers, according to her are not effected.
AP reports that the first problems were reported at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta early Thursday morning.
Currently Housting and Atlanta airports on FAA's website show the following message: Due to EQUIPMENT, there is a Traffic Management Program in effect for traffic arriving George Bush Intercontinental/Houston Airport, Houston, TX (IAH).
This means that traffic destined to these airports are being delayed at its departure point. Passengers need to check their departure airport to see if their flight may be affected.
Written by Armen Hareyan
HULIQ will provide further updates on the FAA computer problems and service restoration.
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