Summary
The U.S. is experiencing flight delays due to staffing shortages caused by a government shutdown. Air traffic controllers and TSA officers are working without pay, leading to significant slowdowns in airport operations. Key airports across the country, including Newark and Dallas/Fort Worth, have been particularly impacted.
Key Facts
- The FAA issued a ground stop advisory due to staffing shortages.
- The government shutdown has caused 13,000 air traffic controllers and 50,000 TSA officers to work without pay.
- Major airports like Orlando, Dallas/Fort Worth, and Washington, D.C. have reported disruptions.
- Newark Liberty International Airport experienced delays of up to three hours.
- Flights are delayed and canceled at hubs like Chicago O'Hare, Los Angeles, and Miami.
- The staffing shortages are causing wider impacts on tourism and business travel.
- Air traffic management measures like ground stops are used to keep operations safe but cause delays.
- The situation affects broader regions, influencing both U.S. and Canadian airspace traffic.
