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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
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Michael Sainato and agencies

US airports report over 20 air traffic controller shortage incidents in one day

The air traffic control tower at Newark Liberty international airport in Newark, New Jersey.
The air traffic control tower at Newark Liberty international airport in Newark, New Jersey. Photograph: David Dee Delgado/Reuters

US airports reported more than 20 incidents of air traffic controller shortages on Saturday, said Sean Duffy, transportation secretary, in the latest sign of the government shutdown’s impact.

A ground stop was issued by the agency at Los Angeles international airport due to the air traffic controller staffing shortages at around 11.30am ET (15.30 GMT). The restriction covered most of the southern California region and delays are likely when flights resume.

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