Flight Cancellations Mount at LaGuardia as FAA Staffing Shortages Continue During Shutdown | FOX 5 N
November 12, 2025
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as posted by the channelHundreds of flights have been delayed or canceled across the country as the government shutdown continues to impact FAA operations.
At LaGuardia Airport, FOX 5’s Brianna Tomasetti reports that more than 140 flights were canceled Monday — the highest number nationwide — and while conditions are slightly improving, travelers are still facing uncertainty.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says air traffic controllers could begin returning to work 24–48 hours after the government reopens, but warns that full recovery will take time.
Meanwhile, some passengers are turning to Westchester County Airport, where flights have been largely unaffected.
✈️ Key points:
FAA staffing shortages continue during the government shutdown
LaGuardia led the nation in flight cancellations Monday
Regional airports like Westchester are seeing an uptick in travelers
FAA could reduce flights by up to 10% by Friday if the shutdown persists
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