FAA lifts nationwide ground stop for Southwest Airlines flights after 'equipment issues'

UPDATE A nationwide ground stop for Southwest Airlines flights was lifted after the Federal Aviation Administration issued it for 'equipment issues' Tuesday morning.

The Federal Aviation Administration on Tuesday morning liftedafter earlier issuing the order, citing "equipment issues."

"Southwest Airlines requested the FAA pause the airline's departures," the agency told CNN in a statement. RELATED: Close call at LA-area airport after Southwest flight and helicopter nearly collide on runway

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