Flights delayed and grounded
May 25th, 2007, 09:55 AM
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Flights delayed and grounded
OK, so I don't quite understand...
This morning, the beginning of a major holiday travel weekend, some FAA employee decided to "update new maps" into the traffic control computer system.
The update failed and caused communication problems. Flights from LAX and San Diego were delayed, and those in route there were supposedly "grounded."
Why wasn't this done earlier to be sure any problems occurred on a less busy day? Or did the layout of the airports suddenly change on Friday morning?
Maybe the FAA should have to pay compensation to travelers for delays caused by their mishaps. We hold airlines accountable, why not the government?
This morning, the beginning of a major holiday travel weekend, some FAA employee decided to "update new maps" into the traffic control computer system.
The update failed and caused communication problems. Flights from LAX and San Diego were delayed, and those in route there were supposedly "grounded."
Why wasn't this done earlier to be sure any problems occurred on a less busy day? Or did the layout of the airports suddenly change on Friday morning?
Maybe the FAA should have to pay compensation to travelers for delays caused by their mishaps. We hold airlines accountable, why not the government?
May 25th, 2007, 12:40 PM
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Must be a real snarl, given the shutdown of DFW for a while yesterday (weather), leading to all kinds of diversions and people still waiting, a day later having been re-routed, to get to where they are going.
Where did you learn about the "update" snafu? Posted on line anywhere?
Where did you learn about the "update" snafu? Posted on line anywhere?
May 25th, 2007, 02:02 PM
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It was a Yahoo news column today.
It just annoyed me. Every time I've been on a major vacation in the last 5 years, there has been a major flight delay that has given me a serious headache.
4 of those 5 were "air traffic control" problems. My flight was delayed 3 times from LA to JFK and I either missed or almost missed overseas connecting flights. One flight DC to LAX was delayed 4 hours and we missed the last flight home to SBP.
I think it's ridiculous.
It just annoyed me. Every time I've been on a major vacation in the last 5 years, there has been a major flight delay that has given me a serious headache.
4 of those 5 were "air traffic control" problems. My flight was delayed 3 times from LA to JFK and I either missed or almost missed overseas connecting flights. One flight DC to LAX was delayed 4 hours and we missed the last flight home to SBP.
I think it's ridiculous.
May 26th, 2007, 03:51 PM
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Apparently a software update was being installed and some online maps disappeared from radar displays. A typical case of a bad software update causing a crash (or near crash).
Perhaps the time chosen for the update was not propitious, but since ATC operates 24 hours a day with no interruptions, there is probably never really a good time to update software.
Perhaps the time chosen for the update was not propitious, but since ATC operates 24 hours a day with no interruptions, there is probably never really a good time to update software.
May 28th, 2007, 01:41 AM
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Believe it or not most major updates are done on holiday weekends as it is a quieter time and affects less people - imagine doing it on a Monday which would mean all those business flights would be affected
