US EditionUS Shutdown Strains the Skies: Expect More Flight Delays, Disruptions as Busiest Airports Face Staff Shortage
At least 11 major US airports face delays due to air traffic controller shortages amid a government shutdown, with over 800 combined delays and cancellations reported, FAA said.
- The Federal Aviation Administration reported air traffic controller shortages are causing delays at airports nationwide, with multiple air traffic control centers experiencing staffing issues.
- Since the government shutdown on October 1, air traffic controllers have worked without pay, receiving their first $0 paycheck on October 28, the National Air Traffic Controllers Association said.
- On Friday evening, the FAA issued staffing triggers, signalling many air traffic control centers were understaffed, and at least 11 airports reported staffing-related delays, according to FAA advisories.
- About half of departures from LaGuardia were delayed and the three major New York airports tallied more than 800 delays and cancellations, while other airports including Nashville International, Phoenix Sky Harbor, and George Bush Intercontinental Airport also reported staffing-related delays on Friday.
- The New York City Emergency Management Department warned that `JFK, Newark, and LaGuardia are all under FAA traffic restrictions this evening because of high winds and reduced staffing in multiple air traffic control centers`, and travelers should expect widespread ripple delays and check with their airlines.
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