"BURBANK Travelers at Hollywood Burbank Airport encountered delays Monday amid an air traffic controller staffing shortage linked to the ongoing federal government shutdown. Departure and arrival boards showing all flights delayed or canceled as a lack of air traffic controllers at Hollywood Burbank Airport delayed flights Monday, Burbank CA. Oct 6, 2025. (Photo by Gene Blevins, Contributing Photographer) Passengers still arriving not knowing their flights were delayed Monday at Hollywood Burbank Airport. (Photo by Gene Blevins, Contributing Photographer)"
"A Southwest Airlines plane lands in time before there were no air traffic controllers on duty at Hollywood Burbank Airport. (Photo by Gene Blevins, Contributing Photographer) Southwest Airlines ticket counters were empty as, temporarily, no more passengers were coming at Hollywood Burbank Airport because there were no air traffic controllers on duty, delaying flights Monday evening, Oct. 6, 2025. (Photo by Gene Blevins, Contributing Photographer)"
Travelers at Hollywood Burbank Airport experienced widespread delays and cancellations Monday due to an air traffic controller staffing shortage tied to the federal government shutdown. Departure and arrival boards showed all flights delayed or canceled while ticket counters and gates were temporarily empty or crowded with passengers unaware of schedule changes. Beginning at 4:15 p.m., the airport tower had no controllers on duty, leading to suspended or slowed operations. A Southwest Airlines flight landed before the temporary staffing gap occurred. The Federal Aviation Administration said controllers were expected to return by about 10 p.m., and officials worked to bring in additional staff.
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