"Travelers heading to the New York area are facing a disrupted summer weekend as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced plans to delay flights into several major airports in the region. A combination of inclement weather and staffing issues at air traffic control facilities are to blame for the cancellations and delays. The FAA has cited a shortage of air traffic controllers and severe thunderstorms in the area as contributing factors, leaving thousands of passengers scrambling to adjust their itineraries. As the busy summer travel season continues, the FAA's decision is expected to cause significant disruptions for travelers, with airports such as John F. Kennedy International Airport and LaGuardia Airport likely to be affected."
Flight cancellations: FAA delaying travel into New York-area airports due to weather, air traffic control staffing ABC7 New York
