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Flights resume between Jamaica and the US following Friday's shutdown of American air operations

Flight operations have resumed between the United States and Jamaica's two main international airports following the lifting of the nationwide ground stop across the US.
 
The disruption has left thousands of passengers stuck at airports in several countries.
 
The operators of Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston and Sangster International in Montego Bay have told passengers to expect delays, as airlines work to restore normal operations.
 
NMIA has confirmed three cancelled flights on Saturday while Sangster International has had four cancellations.
 
Passengers are advised to contact their airlines for the latest flight status before travelling to the airports.
 
US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said at a press conference late on Friday that the ripple effects of the disruption, which lasted more than four hours, could last for days.
 
This was the longest ground stop in the US since one after the 9/11 attacks in 2001.
 
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin told reporters that without a complete overhaul of the transportation system, Friday's events could happen again.


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