US Air Traffic Control Shortage Causes Widespread Flight Disruptions
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Staffing shortages among US air traffic controllers worsened during the ongoing government shutdown, leading to increased flight delays and safety concerns, with experts warning the situation may deteriorate further as controllers go unpaid and burnout rises.
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- Air traffic control staffing problems spiked over the weekend, raising concerns about growing disruption CNN
- Flights to Los Angeles International Airport halted due to air traffic controller shortage NBC News
- US airports report over 20 air traffic controller shortage incidents in one day The Guardian
- Staffing issues prompt temporary ground stop at LAX ABC7 Los Angeles
- More than 8,000 US flights delayed as air traffic control absences persist Reuters
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