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Flights to Los Angeles International Airport halted due to air traffic controller shortage
The FAA halted departures at LAX due to a staffing shortage worsened by unpaid air traffic controllers during the government shutdown, causing delays averaging 1 hour 40 minutes.
- On Sunday the Federal Aviation Administration halted departures to Los Angeles, holding planes at origin starting at 11:42 a.m. due to a staffing shortage at a Southern California air traffic facility.
- Amid the federal government shutdown, the FAA issued the ground stop soon after U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy predicted more delays as controllers work without pay and 22 staffing triggers were logged.
- The disruption rippled to Newark Liberty International Airport, Teterboro Airport and Southwest Florida International Airport in Fort Myers, causing delays averaging an hour and 40 minutes, the FAA said.
- The FAA expects to lift the ground stop by 1:30 p.m., but cautioned restrictions might continue to limit traffic into Los Angeles International Airport.
- Amid the shutdown, Duffy said controllers are wearing thin, highlighting operational challenges as air traffic controllers work without pay at one of the world's busiest airports during the federal government shutdown.
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BizTocStaffing issues trigger temporary ground stop at LAX
The government shutdown, now in its fifth week, forces a ground stoppage at Los Angeles International Airport on Sunday. Flights have resumed, but travelers are advised to check their status.
·Los Angeles, United States
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