SFO Flight Delays Spike As Government Shutdown Causes Control Tower Staff Shortages: Report

Parts of U.S. airspace may close if government shutdown drags on: official - National

There have been growing flight delays and cancellations across the U.S. because of a shortage of air traffic controllers, creating safety concerns.

SFO Flight Delays Spike As Government Shutdown Causes Control Tower Staff Shortages: Report

Control towers across the country are short-staffed, impacting air travel, including at SFO.

What to do if your flight is delayed or canceled during the US government shutdown

The U.S. government shutdown has now dragged on for over a month, and shortages of air traffic controllers are straining operations — with flight disruptions piling up nationwide. The situation may well get worse the longer the shutdown goes and workers go without a paycheck. And there is no way to predict what airports might have problems on any given day. So be sure to check your flight's status before you head to the airport. If your flight i…

Big delays at LAX and San Diego airports amid air traffic control staffing shortage

Delays of nearly 1½ hours were anticipated for flights heading to LAX between 8 and 10 p.m. In San Diego, delays of 1 hour, 20 minutes were expected between 9 and 10 p.m.

Dallas Love Field to accept donations benefitting federal aviation employees affected by shutdown

The Dallas airport is accepting donations that will go directly toward federal aviation employees affected by the government shutdown.

Staff shortages from government shutdown cause delays at US airports

Half of major US airports are experiencing staff shortages and delays.