Staffing issues see U.S. flights delayed as shutdown persists
Federal government shutdown caused air travel delays and increased sick calls among essential air traffic and TSA personnel, straining the U.S. aviation system.
Air traffic controllers helped end the last government shutdown, and may again
Government shutdowns strain air traffic controllers, causing sick leave increases, reduced flight throughput and potential major airport delays and disruptions.
Thunderstorms cause ground stop at LAX and other SoCal airports
Los Angeles International Airport imposed a ground stop Monday afternoon due to possible thunderstorms amid monsoonal moisture causing dangerous weather across the Western U.S.
