FAA ordered a grounding of all departing aircraft in the United States due to a computer outage in their Notice to Air Missions System, causing thousands of flight delays and cancellations.
Travelers who counted on Southwest Airlines to get them home suffered another wave of canceled flights Wednesday, and pressure grew on the federal government to help customers get reimbursed for unexpected expenses they incurred because of the airline’s meltdown.
The day is set aside to honor the achievements of Orville and Wilbur Wright, whose aircraft expanded the limits of human discovery and helped define the American spirit of innovation.