Flight disruptions ease even as 5G service goes live in US

US regulator grants 5G waivers overnight to minimise flight delays

The launch of enhanced 5G services Wednesday had a limited impact on US flights after aviation regulators gave airlines additional guidance to reflect the decision not to launch the new cellular service near major airports.

Airlines had said they were concerned about potential travel disruptions once wireless providers began beaming new signals to customers, due to flight restrictions intended to protect aircraft from possible interference from the new fifth-generation service. Wireless operators have said the service won’t disrupt airplanes’ instruments.

Relatively clear weather and changes following a temporary concession by wireless carriers to address air-safety concerns helped blunt the disruption