Network outage has grounded Delta flights at Metro Airport

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By Charles E. Ramirez

cramirez@detroitnews.com

Delta flights at Detroit Metro Airport are delayed on Friday morning due to a network outage, officials said.

“Delta Air Lines is experiencing a network outage affecting operations at the McNamara Terminal,” Wayne County Airport Authority officials said in a statement on the airport’s website. “Delta has initiated a ground stop for its flights while the airline works to resolve the issue.”

They also said the problem is specific to Delta Air Lines and not impacting others at the airport.

Meanwhile, the authority urges travelers to check their flight status with their airline before heading to the airport.

Delta Air Lines officials on Friday confirmed the problem was related to a computer syste