Jacksonville, FL — Flights are delayed to many U.S. airports as a result of a “slight increase in sick leave” at air traffic centers in Jacksonville and Washington D.C.
The Federal Aviation Administration is reporting delays in air travel, but that safety is being maintained during a period of “minimal impacts” on travel.
FAA spokesman Gregory Martin says it has augmented staffing, rerouted traffic and increased spacing between planes as needed.
LaGuardia Airport in New York and Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey were both experiencing delays in takeoffs.
Debbie Jones, spokesperson for the Jacksonville Aviation Authority, says there were no issues directly at the control tower at Jacksonville International Airport.
The Jacksonville Aviation Authority says it always a safe bet to check with your airline if you are scheduled to fly.
Statement released by National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA): pic.twitter.com/vbC0f1GgKL
— Bridgette Matter (@bridgetteANjax) January 25, 2019
#FAA Statement: Staffing Update pic.twitter.com/CMVcyTNSz5
— The FAA (@FAANews) January 25, 2019
Wherever you may be traveling today, check flight status with your airline before heading to the airport, and arrive 2 hours before departure.
— JAXairport (@JAXairport) January 25, 2019
Per LGA officials, staffing issues at ZDC and ZJX (Washington Air Route Traffic Control Center and Jacksonville Air Route Traffic Control Center) resulting in delays.
— Scott Gustin (@ScottGustin) January 25, 2019
