Travelers flying in or out of Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) are facing delays on Monday due to staffing shortages.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) noted the alert affects flights arriving at DFW through October 28 at 10:59pm CT.
During this period, air traffic controllers have been assigned a program rate of 72 arrivals per hour, with average delays expected around 18 minutes and maximum delays possibly reaching 72 minutes.
The staffing issues are impacting flights from major US airports, including Los Angeles, Chicago, Denver, New York, Houston, Atlanta and other hubs. No Canadian departures are included in the delay program.
The FAA alert notes that DFW is currently operating in south flow, meaning runways are aligned to accommodate winds from the south.
Officials also said low ‘pop-up’ traffic and adjusted timing factors are being monitored to manage congestion.
Passengers are being advised to check with airlines for updated flight information before heading to the airport.
Travelers should expect delays to be longer than usual, particularly during peak hours, and plan accordingly.
This is a developing story… More updates to come.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) noted the alert affects flights arriving at DFW through October 28 at 10:59pm CT
DFW is the second-busiest airport in the US, handling thousands of passengers daily.
The issues at the Texas airport occurred less than 24 hours after the FAA revealed that more than 8,000 flights were delayed on Sunday due to staffing shortages at 22 airports.
