BBC
Flights at major US airports delayed after cable cut by construction workers
Monday, September 21, 2026
A construction crew cut through a fiber optic cable serving major U.S. airports, causing flight delays across multiple facilities. Verizon, which operates the cable, said it was working to repair the line. The company did not specify which airports were affected or provide an estimated repair timeline.
Original reporting: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckvgyzzgvv4wo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
