"A shortage of air traffic controllers on Sunday led to ground delays at Newark Airport, according to New York City officials, who warned the delays could spread to nearby airports like JFK and LaGuardia. Inbound flights to Newark are delayed an average of 218 minutes, according to the FAA and FlightAware. On Sunday morning, the NYC Emergency Management agency wrote on X that the airport is under a ground delay program due to staffing shortages in its control tower."
"The government shutdown, which began on October 1, has led to flight delays and disruptions at airports nationwide due to a certified air traffic controller shortage. Although controllers received partial pay during the first few weeks of the government shutdown, those paychecks ended on October 28, meaning they're working without pay as the holiday rush nears. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy told CBS News' "Face the Nation" on Sunday."
A shortage of air traffic controllers prompted a ground delay program at Newark Liberty International Airport, delaying inbound flights by an average of 218 minutes. NYC Emergency Management warned that staffing shortages could lead to a full ground stop and that delays often spread to JFK and LaGuardia, causing schedule changes, gate holds, and missed connections. The government shutdown beginning Oct. 1 ended partial pay on Oct. 28, leaving certified controllers working without pay as holiday travel approaches. Controllers face personal financial decisions that affect attendance. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy encouraged controllers to work despite the financial strain.
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