Air traffic control staffing shortages are already slowing arrivals into LA and if it continues, Thanksgiving could be one of the most disrupted travel weeks the airport has experienced in years.

The Trump administration on Wednesday announced major flight cancellations would begin Friday if the government shutdown drags on.

Delays of nearly 1½ hours were anticipated for flights heading to LAX between 8 and 10 p.m. In San Diego, delays of 1 hour, 20 minutes were expected between 9 and 10 p.m.

A staffing shortage had halted LAX flights Sunday, delaying Bay Area travelers and raising concerns that SFO could face similar FAA disruptions.

Travelers can expect to see fewer flights to many major U.S. cities starting Friday morning. That's when the Federal Aviation Administration says it will reduce traffic across 40 airports to ease the load on the nation’s air traffic controllers.

An American Airlines jet headed for New York City had to turn back around to Los Angeles on Tuesday, the airline confirmed. American Airlines flight 274 left Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) just before 5 p.m. local time, and was headed for John F.

The Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop at LAX Sunday morning due to staffing issues.

As California nears peak holiday travel season, the state’s busiest airport is closing one of its vital terminals, forcing travelers and airlines to relocate to new, and potentially confusing, areas of the property.