US EditionUS air traffic control staffing hit for second day, delaying flights
More than 3,000 flights were delayed nationwide as air traffic controllers and TSA workers continue unpaid during the federal government shutdown, worsening staffing shortages.
- Due to critical shortages of air traffic controllers on the seventh day of the federal government shutdown, the FAA will halt approach control services at Nashville’s airport on Tuesday night.
- Widespread staff absences stem from the ongoing shutdown that began October 1, which has forced air traffic controllers to work without pay and increased sick calls across the country.
- These staffing issues have already closed the Hollywood Burbank Airport tower for nearly six hours Monday night and left numerous other major airports understaffed or delayed.
- As of Tuesday afternoon, 2,152 U.S. flights were delayed and 58 canceled, with delays averaging 41 minutes at O'Hare and two hours expected in Nashville.
- Union officials warn that stress will escalate with missed paychecks, and the air traffic system remains fragile as more controllers call in sick.
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