A pilot at Hollywood Burbank Airport faced a closed control tower due to the ongoing government shutdown, leading to significant flight delays and staffing shortages at major airports across the U.S.
Flights at Hollywood Burbank Airport are severely delayed as the air traffic control tower goes unmanned due to staffing shortages amid the ongoing government shutdown. With average delays over two hours, the situation has drawn criticism from state officials.
Hollywood Burbank Airport experienced significant flight delays on Monday night after operating without air traffic controllers for hours. Travelers faced cancellations and rerouted flights amid a critical staffing shortage.