Flights departing for Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) were temporarily halted due to a shortage of air traffic controllers at a Southern California facility, according to the FAA.

The ground stop began at 8:42 a.m. and was lifted by 10:30 p.m. on Sunday.

Driving the news: The disruption occurred as the United States faces a federal government shutdown, causing air traffic controllers to work without pay. • U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned that travelers should expect more flight delays and cancellations in upcoming days due to the staffing crisis. • Duffy highlighted increased absenteeism among controllers, citing “22 staffing triggers” recently – the highest since the shutdown began – indicating rising stress and fatigue in the workforce. • The shortage stem

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