Shortage of Air Traffic Controllers Causes Thousands of Flight Delays in the United States
November 8, 2025340 ViewsRead Time: 1 minutes
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According to CNN, today Saturday, the United States has experienced widespread delays in air travel, following 13 reports of a shortage of air traffic controllers, which led to the postponement of approximately 1900 flights, according to data from the flight tracking site "FlightAware".
The delays were spread across various U.S. airports, with notable disruptions at major airports such as JFK in New York, O'Hare in Chicago, and Los Angeles International, where travelers faced hours of waiting amid a shortage of technical staff responsible for managing air traffic.
The U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have not yet issued an official statement explaining the reasons for this sudden shortage, but informed sources suggested it may be related to partial strikes or accumulated operational pressures.
This disruption comes at a sensitive time, with the holiday season approaching, which warns of more chaos if urgent measures are not taken to compensate for the shortage and ensure the smooth flow of air travel.
