New York City’s three major airports are under traffic restrictions from the Federal Aviation Administration as high winds and staffing shortages impact air travel.
John F Kennedy International Airport is under a ground stop until 7:30 p.m. due to staffing shortages, the New York City Emergency Management agency said. Newark Liberty International Airport and LaGuardia Airport are also on ground delays due to staffing shortages and wind, the agency said.
This comes as the Federal Aviation Administration delays flights at airports in Austin, Newark and Nashville, Reuters reports.
This comes as air traffic controllers go unpaid amid the ongoing government shutdown, which is now on day 31.
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