FAA warns of Monday night flight delays in New York City area due to staffing issues
The Federal Aviation Administration said late Monday it expected delays as long as two hours Monday night for New York City-area flights due to staffing issues. "Due to the availability of staff tonight, the FAA must reduce the flow of aircraft in certain airspace serving New York City to maintain safety," the agency said. "Departure and arrival delays this evening could approach two hours at John F. Kennedy International, New York LaGuardia and Newark Liberty International airports. Passengers should prepare for delays." The unusually specific announcement adds to this summer's travel woes , which have delayed and canceled thousands of flights amid higher-than-expected travel demand and shortages in key personnel areas, including pilots and air traffic controllers. Travelers wait to check in for their flights at LaGuardia Airport in New York on Nov. 25, 2020. John Minchillo / AP file "It’s unusual to see the anticipated delays verbalized as due to lack...