In the US, 5G tech near airports has led to scores of flight changes and cancellations 

For the past couple of years, the aviation industry has taken a big hit. Of course, COVID-19 is the biggest reason for that — people are reluctant to fly. But staff shortages have also slowed things down considerably, resulting in delays and flight cancellations. Now though, scores of airlines have canceled or changed many US-bound flights for another reason — 5G. Host Carol Hills speaks with Phil Seymour, an aviation analyst with the IBA consulting firm in the UK.

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