A temporary airspace shutdown over El Paso, Texas, briefly disrupted commercial aviation this week after a reported laser incident involving military operations prompted federal authorities to restrict flights in the area.
The incident, first reported by ABC News Travel, underscores how civil-military coordination and airspace security protocols can directly impact passenger travel, even when disruptions are short-lived.
According to federal aviation officials, the shutdown was initiated after concerns arose over a laser-related dispute involving Pentagon-linked activity in the region.
While details remain limited for security reasons, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) implemented a precautionary ground stop affecting inbound and outbound flights at El Paso International Airport.
Flights were temporarily
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