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Flights To LAX Halted Due To Air Traffic Controller Shortage

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The United States federal government shutdown is now directly grounding flights – as flights were grounded temporarily at Los Angeles International Airport on Sunday.

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UNITED STATES – The United States federal government shutdown is now directly grounding flights.

Air traffic controller staffing shortages, worsened by the lack of pay, forced a temporary ground stop at Los Angeles International Airport on Sunday.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned travelers to expect more chaos, confirming controllers are “wearing thin” and calling in sick at record numbers.

Staffing issues also caused takeoff and arrival disruptions at major hubs including in Chicago and New Jersey.

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