Concerns about the 5G rollout initially sparked chaos this week, with US airlines warning the launch would upend flight schedules and commerce. The issue stemmed from fears that 5G signals could interfere with instruments used to measure altitude on some planes, including the widely used Boeing 777 .21 Oca 2022
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Several airlines – including British Airways and Emirates – have cancelled flights to the US over concerns that 5G signals could disrupt some airplanes’ navigation systems . A new set of airway frequencies – referred to as C-band – were activated for the mobile phone service near US airports on Wednesday.19 Oca 2022
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British Airways cancelled services from Heathrow to Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, and San Francisco on Wednesday .19 Oca 2022
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Read moreWhat is the issue with the airlines and 5G?
Airlines warned that the new telecommunications standard could interfere with their instruments ; this led to flight cancellations and delays. When service providers promised to postpone the deployment of 5G in the areas around some airports, the conflict was temporarily resolved.
Read moreAre flights canceled due to 5G?
So far, the 5G rollout hasn’t caused many cancellations , but the FAA recommends that travelers with upcoming flights check with their airlines to confirm flight schedules. According to the flight data firm FlightAware, about 300 flights were canceled Wednesday. That’s a decline from recent days.
Read moreWhat does 5G have to do with planes?
During the two-week delay in deploying new 5G service, safety experts determined that 5G interference with the aircraft’s radio altimeter could prevent engine and braking systems from transitioning to landing mode , which could prevent an aircraft from stopping on the runway.
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