Chaos erupted at major U.S. airports on Thursday as air traffic controller shortages led to ground delays of more than two hours, leaving travelers stranded nationwide.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) implemented ground delays at multiple airports, including Orlando International, where delays averaged more than 2 hours. Additionally, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport saw 90-minute holdups, and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport 21-minute setbacks, all largely due to shortfalls in air traffic control staff.
