"The government shutdown has caused another major air traffic control tower to go dark with no one available to direct planes due to staffing shortages. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced that Nashville International Airport will face a ground delay starting at 5pm ET. Nashville's air traffic approach control is expected to remain dark until after midnight due to the lack of air traffic controllers available."
"According to the FAA's website, the ground delay has already backed up flights by more than two hours at the airport. Nashville International (BNA) revealed on Tuesday that the FAA told officials this reduction in manpower 'will remain in effect until further notice.' BNA officials added that all airlines have been informed of the slowdown and advised travelers to check the status of their flights with their airlines before arriving at the airport."
A government shutdown resulted in another major air traffic control tower going dark because no controllers were available. The Federal Aviation Administration announced that Nashville International Airport will implement a ground delay starting at 5pm ET. Nashville's air traffic approach control is expected to remain dark until after midnight due to the shortage of air traffic controllers. The FAA reported that the ground delay has already backed up flights by more than two hours. Nashville International (BNA) said the manpower reduction 'will remain in effect until further notice' and advised travelers to check flight status with airlines before arriving.
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