LAX Faces Flight Halt Amid Critical Air Traffic Controller Shortage Fueled by Government Shutdown
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) experienced significant operational disruptions on Saturday, October 26, 2025, when the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) implemented a ground stop due to a critical shortage of air traffic controllers. This critical LAX flight halt, a direct consequence of the ongoing U.S. federal government shutdown, triggered widespread flight delays affecting thousands of…