US airports face major delays amid air traffic controller shortage during shutdown

US airports face major delays amid air traffic controller shortage during shutdown

Flights at Orlando, Dallas/Fort Worth and Washington, DC airports were delayed on Thursday due to a shortage of air traffic controllers during the US government shutdown, the Federal Aviation Administration said. Delays averaged more than two hours at Orlando, 90 minutes at National Airport in Washington and 21 minutes at Dallas, the agency said. FlightAware,…

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US-Bound Flights To Be Affected As Major Airport Moves To Cut Congestion | Details – News18

US-Bound Flights To Be Affected As Major Airport Moves To Cut Congestion | Details – News18

Last Updated:May 21, 2025, 10:16 is The FAA has limited Newark Liberty International Airport to 56 flights per hour due to runway construction and staffing shortages, causing potential delays. Air India operates multiple daily flights connecting India to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). (Image: Representational) Travellers flying to the United States via Newark Liberty International…

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