The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced on Sunday (12th October) that at the Los Angeles International Airport, a ground stop was introduced due to a failure of equipment. The cause of the technical problem The agency has not yet been described in detail.
The air journey disrupted in the middle of the lack of FAA staff
Lack of air traffic staff during the ongoing stopping of the US government caused a major impairment of traveling, with more than 6,400 flights delayed and 470 on Friday was canceled only on Friday, according to Flightware tracking website. More than 22,000 flights have been delayed since Monday. FAA announced that travel disruption was time -consuming with the three -day holiday weekend of Columbus Day, traditionally a top travel period.
Affected airport
FAA quoted problems with staff at the main airports including Chicago, New York, Newark, San Diego, Dallas, Washington and Phoenix. When the delay was folded, the Atlanta Air Traffic Control Tower was temporarily evacuated on Friday due to fire alarm and reports of a strong odor of natural gas, which influenced flight operations.
Air society urgently on patience
Airlines recommend passengers to remain patient as the delay continues. “It is safe to fly, but the lack of ATC staff is burdening the system and causing flights to be deployed, slowing down everything,” said airline for America, representing carriers such as American Airlines, Delta, United and Southwest. “The point is that anyone who is heading to the airport right now is encouraged to pack their patience.”
Government shutdown and personnel pressures
The personnel staffing of the air traffic has become a key point of flare in the debate on the shutdown, and both sides accuse others of disruption. Faa Bryan Bedford’s administrator acknowledged the lack of staff, but stressed that safety was not at risk. “When staff are restricted, we will reduce the flow of air traffic to affected airports and centers to maintain safe operations,” he told employees.
Approximately 13,000 air traffic controls and about 50,000 TSA officers are obliged to work without reward while switching off. Partial payouts for drivers are expected to be 14 October for work performed before shutdown.
US Transport Minister Sean Duffy warned that air traffic administrators who do not repeatedly do work during shutdown could face termination and emphasize the growing pressure on the labor force.
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