"A staffing shortage at Los Angeles International Airport prompted a temporary ground stop affecting flights Sunday morning. The restriction began around 8:45 a.m. affecting departing flights for Oakland and was lifted at 10:30 a.m. with a possibility of being extended until 2 p.m., according to an FAA Air Traffic Control System Command Center advisory. Even after the resumption of flights, travelers were instructed to check the status of their flights."
"The stoppage affected most of Southern California, leaving passengers experiencing flight delays of around 49 minutes, with some waiting up to 87 minutes, according to KTLA. California Gov. Gavin Newsom's press office was quick to seize on news of the problems and goad President Trump's Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy. "Hell of a job, @SecDuffy," Newsom's office posted on X, sharing a news story about the LAX ground stop."
A staffing shortage at Los Angeles International Airport prompted a temporary ground stop on Sunday morning, beginning about 8:45 a.m. and lifting at 10:30 a.m., with a possible extension to 2 p.m. according to FAA advisory. Travelers were advised to check flight status after operations resumed. The stoppage affected most of Southern California and produced average delays around 49 minutes, with some delays up to 87 minutes. California Gov. Gavin Newsom's press office criticized Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy on X. The federal government shutdown in its fifth week has left air traffic controllers working without pay. Earlier shortages briefly left Hollywood Burbank's tower unstaffed, causing long delays and cancellations.
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