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A government shutdown caused air traffic controller shortages at Hollywood Burbank Airport, leading to major flight delays.
A federal government shutdown caused a temporary loss of air traffic controllers at Hollywood Burbank Airport from 4:15 p.m. to around 10 p.m. on Monday, leading to significant flight delays averaging over two hours.
The FAA transferred control to a San Diego-based team, while officials cited a slight rise in sick calls and the strain of unpaid work as contributing factors.
Similar staffing issues affected airports in Denver and Newark, prompting traffic reductions to ensure safety.
The situation highlights ongoing vulnerabilities in the nation’s aviation system amid the ongoing funding impasse.
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Un cierre del gobierno causó escasez de controladores de tráfico aéreo en el aeropuerto de Hollywood Burbank, lo que provocó grandes retrasos en los vuelos.