The recent closure of airspace over El Paso has raised significant concerns and confusion among travelers and officials alike. The FAA grounded flights for nearly ten days citing security issues, specifically related to the use of military-grade anti-drone lasers aimed at neutralizing threats from Mexican cartel drones breaching U.S. airspace. Sources indicate that the closure was triggered by a combination of military tests and a dispute between the Pentagon and the FAA regarding the usage of counter-drone technology. Local representatives have expressed concerns about the lack of transparency, while travelers reported chaos and cancellations during the shutdown. As the airspace was eventually reopened, officials clarified that the incident was related to the drone threat, but conflicting narratives about the exact cause and responsibility continue to emerge.