In an unusual move, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a flight delay warning for the New York City area airports via a Twitter message late Monday afternoon, only to cancel the warning four hours later.
Due to unexpected staff availability tonight, the FAA must reduce the flow of aircraft around New York City to maintain safety. Evening delays may be 2 hrs at @JFKairport, @LGAairport & @EWRairport. Check https://t.co/ltA3DmcHcd for updates & w/ your airline for flight info.
— The FAA ✈️ (@FAANews) August 15, 2022
The New York City airspace now has some additional staffing, allowing us to cancel the ground delays at @EWRairport and @JFKairport. Passengers should continue to check https://t.co/smgdqJN3td and their airline. https://t.co/9H2w2jRgw3
— The FAA ✈️ (@FAANews) August 16, 2022
The FAA announcement blamed “unexpected staff availability” which the FAA has denied is a factor in recent air traffic problems.
