Foreign airlines cancel some U.S. flights despite 5G deal

A passenger plane from Japan Airlines taxis past another plane from All Nippon Airways at Tokyo's Narita International Airport.

Several foreign airlines are canceling flights to the U.S. over concerns about 5G interference, despite a last-minute commitment from telecom giants.

Some flights to the U.S. will be suspended.

The destinations affected are Boston, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Miami, Florida, San Francisco, Newark, New Jersey, and Seattle. Service to Los Angeles, New York and Washington, D.C. will operate as usual.

The airline said in a statement that they regretted any disruptions. We are working closely with aircraft manufacturers and the relevant authorities to alleviate operational concerns, and we hope to resume our US services as soon as possible.

The FAA warned that the 5G service could interfere with some sensitive equipment on board certain aircraft. During winter snowstorms and other types of weather, that instrument is crucial for low-visibility landings.

The airlines warned that the safety concerns would force them to cancel flights, and they urged the White House to intervene.

Some airlines were planning to cancel flights as early as Tuesday before the deal with AT&T and Verizon is finalized.