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Flight Delays at LAX Due to Staffing Shortages

10/26/2025

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A temporary ground stop for flights to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) was issued Sunday morning due to staffing shortages at a Southern California air traffic facility.
The FAA reported Oakland flights were affected, with delays averaging up to 1 hour 40 minutes.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said federal shutdowns have increased sick calls among air traffic controllers.

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A temporary ground stop for flights to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) was issued Sunday morning due to staffing shortages at a Southern California air traffic facility.
The FAA reported Oakland flights were affected, with delays averaging up to 1 hour 40 minutes.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said federal shutdowns have increased sick calls among air traffic controllers.