FAA Grounds Flights at LAX Amid Air Traffic Controller Shortage
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The FAA temporarily halted flights to LAX due to staffing shortages caused by the federal government shutdown, leading to delays and disruptions at multiple airports as air traffic controllers work without pay and experience increased stress and sick calls.
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- FAA halts flights heading to LA International Airport due to staffing shortages amid government shutdown Fortune
- Air traffic control staffing problems spiked over the weekend, raising concerns about growing disruption CNN
- Staffing issues prompt temporary ground stop at LAX ABC7 Los Angeles
- US airports report over 20 air traffic controller shortage incidents in one day The Guardian
- More than 8,000 US flights delayed as air traffic control absences persist Reuters
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