Former controller breaks down outage behind mass delays
A former U.S. air traffic controller explains how a recent equipment failure in Philadelphia cascaded into hours of delays for travelers across the busy Northeast corridor.
Jolyon Zivkov
Jolyon Zivkov is a journalist covering travel, culture, and global trends. His writing focuses on the evolving character of cities, societies, and destinations worldwide.
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