🚨#BREAKING: At this time, the FAA has issued a ground stop at Newark Airport, citing staffing shortages caused by the ongoing government shutdown
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A ground stop was briefly issued at Newark Liberty International Airport on Wednesday, with the Federal Aviation Administration citing staffing issues.
The ground stop was updated to a ground delay shortly after, with an average delay time of 40 minutes, an FAA advisory said.
Airports around the country have experienced flight disruptions since the government shutdown began on October 1, with many citing staffing shortages.
The FAA, the National Air Traffic Controllers Association, and the Department of Transportation did not immediately respond to requests for comments.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy told Fox Business on October 8 that prior to the shutdown, around 5% of flight delays were caused by staffing issues. After the shutdown, staffing shortages accounted for 53% of delays, he said.
Airports that have experienced significant delays this month include Nashville International, Chicago O’Hare, and Dallas-Fort Worth, among others.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/newark-liberty-international-airport-hit-194854216.html