Flight Disruptions During US Government Shutdown
The US government shutdown has caused significant disruptions to flight operations nationwide due to staffing shortages of air traffic controllers.
Recently, several airports have experienced notable delays, including Newark Airport in New Jersey with delays of two to three hours, and busy hubs like George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, and Chicago O'Hare.
- Newark Airport: 2-3 hour delays
- George Bush Intercontinental Airport: dozens of disruptions
- Dallas Fort Worth International Airport: dozens of disruptions
- Chicago O'Hare: dozens of disruptions
Additionally, three Texas airports, including both airports in the Dallas area and the Austin airport, reported delays related to staff shortages, with the longest delays at Love Field extending over an hour.
Long security lines lasting several hours have also been reported at some airports across the country.
No official statement has been provided on the resolution of these disruptions.
Author's summary: Flight disruptions occur due to government shutdown.