El Paso Airspace Closure and Reopening

The United States — Federal Aviation Administration (United States — Federal Aviation Administration) initially announced a 10-day closure of the airspace around United States — El Paso International Airport in United States — El Paso, Texas, citing 'special security reasons' due to a cartel drone incursion originating from Mexico, near Mexico — Ciudad Juárez. This decision caused significant concern and disruption for travelers and airlines, including Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta Air Lines, which operate flights to the airport. Representative Veronica Escobar criticized the lack of advance notice. However, hours later, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced that the United States — Federal Aviation Administration and the United States — United States Department of Defense had swiftly neutralized the drone threat, leading the United States — Federal Aviation Administration to reopen the airspace and resume all flights, stating there was no longer a danger to commercial aviation.