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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.
A staffing shortage had halted LAX flights Sunday, delaying Bay Area travelers and raising concerns that SFO could face similar FAA disruptions.
Why now? Duffy said the reduction is a “proactive” measure meant to reduce pressure on the national airspace caused by air traffic controller staffing shortages and associated delays and cancellations. Air traffic controllers have been working without pay since the federal shutdown started Oct. 1.
LAX, ONT, San Diego International Airport, Oakland International Airport and San Francisco International Airport — are on the list, according to the media
Government shutdown triggers hundreds of flight cancellations and delays at major California airports, including LAX and SFO.