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Emirates Suspends Flights To SFO As Airlines Raise Concerns About 5G Wireless Rollout

Verizon and AT&T had already delayed the launch of their new 5G service twice due to warnings from airlines.

SAN FRANCISCO INT’L AIRPORT (CBS SF) – Emirates Airlines announced Tuesday that flights to San Francisco International Airport and other major U.S. airports are being suspended as airlines raise concerns about the pending rollout of 5G wireless service by AT&T and Verizon.

In a written statement, the airline said flights will be suspended starting Wednesday until further notice. The airline said it is also suspending service to eight other U.S. airports, including Boston, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, Miami, Newark, Orlando and Seattle.

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