POLITICS

Air traffic control staffing problems spiked over the weekend, raising concerns about growing disruption

Air traffic controller staffing shortages intensified over the weekend as the U.S. government shutdown entered its fourth week, triggering delays and frayed nerves from Los Angeles to Washington, DC. LAX arrivals and departures were briefly halted, Reagan National faced a ground delay into midnight, and more than 6,000 U.S. flights were delayed Sunday for various reasons. Since October 1, the FAA has logged at least 264 staffing problems—over four times last year’s pace. Officials warn unpaid controllers are calling in sick, with experts expecting worsening shortages even as flying remains safe.

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