Travelers at airports across Texas are facing fresh headaches as the government shutdown will affect flights for several hours Monday night.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced new ground delays at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, and Dallas Love Field.
The delays are set to last until at least 9pm ET, potentially affecting hundreds of flights at the three airports.
An additional ground stop for flights at Austin-Bergstrom International has been issued until 5pm.
Dallas Fort Worth is one of the nation’s busiest airports, serving approximately 1,800 flights and connecting over 200 domestic and international destinations.
The delays are the latest slowdowns throughout the US as the Department of Transportation deals with a shortage of air traffic control staff during the ongoing government shutdown.
Staffing shortages have been growing since the government shutdown began on October 1.
More than 13,000 air traffic controllers have been required to work without pay.
This is a developing story. More details to follow.
Three Texas airports, including Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (Pictured), have announced ground delays on Monday due to ongoing staffing issues caused by the government shutdown
