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Updated 1:24 PM
FAA: Flight System Back To Normal
The Federal Aviation Administration says that its flight computer system is back to normal after glitches caused nationwide delays this morning.
Flights at airports across the country, including the three major New York City-area airports, were delayed or cancelled after a glitch in the system that automatically processes flight plan information.
Air traffic controllers were forced to enter flight plans manually, which caused the entire system to slow down.
City area airports only reported minor delays.
The world's busiest airport, Atlanta's International Airport, was most affected by delays.
FAA officials say there were no problems with controllers' radar data or voice communication, so airline safety was unaffected.
The FAA urges travelers to check with airlines for delays before heading to the airport.
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