Due to the government shutdown and the lack of air traffic personnel, the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) suspended flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City.

The agency indicated that the slowdown in activities began at 15:30 local time (19:30 GMT) because, due to the lack of payments, they do not have enough staff to meet the demand of one of the most important airports in the United States. The FAA reported that they have a staff deficit of more than 3,500 employees. And he estimates that more than 13,000 flight operators were not paid this week.

The New York City Emergency Administration reported that, in addition to the lack of personnel, the weather conditions are not ideal for operating flights either. Thus, the suspension of activities was also extended to two other important airports: Newark Liberty International Airport and LaGuardia International Airport.

According to the FlightAware flight monitor, during this October 31, they have accumulated in the United States more than 3,700 flight delays and there are more than 350 cancellations.

Source: Sputnik

Mazo News Team