Flight delays, ground stops surge amid staffing crisis

he U.S. air traffic control system is reaching a breaking point as the ongoing government shutdown deepens severe staffing shortages. The Federal Aviation Administration has been forced to implement ground stops and cause flight delays nationwide to maintain safety. This weekend alone, more than 10,000 flights were delayed and 400 were canceled, with major airports like Newark, Dallas, and Atlanta among the hardest hit. Nearly half of all major air traffic control facilities are now… (www.msn.com) More...