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Cancellation rates are high at airports in the New York metro region, including LaGuardia, John F. Kennedy, and Newark.
Air travelers are starting to feel the pain of the US government shutdown, as shortages of air traffic controllers cause flight delays and cancellations across the country. Here’s what to know about the delays and why ending the shutdown likely won’t resolve all the problems.
For the second consecutive day, flights into Austin-Bergstrom International Airport are likely to experience widespread delays due to air traffic control staffing shortages as controllers at the airport continue to work without pay.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Monday the Trump administration would shutter the U.S. aviation system if he thought an ongoing government shutdown was making it too risky to travel.
As always, we would advise passengers to check with their airline for the best info on their flight," a spokesperson said.
Flights arriving at the Los Angeles International Airport are facing significant delays on Sunday after the Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground delay citing staffing shortages in Southern California’s airspace.
More than 300 flights out of the San Diego International Airport have been delayed on Sunday, according to the FlightAware website.
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