Dane County Regional Airport experiencing delays from numerous airports

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According to tweets from the Dane County Regional Airport, the airport is currently experiencing delays from Chicago O’Hare International, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International, Orlando International, LaGuardia, Philadelphia International and Newark Liberty International airports.

Airport spokesman Brent McHenry said the delays in Madison are related to the flights across the country that are delayed because of reported staffing shortages at a critical air traffic control center.

“We’re experiencing delays because of that. I’m not surprised at all by that because there’s a ripple effect; we fly into all those hubs,” McHenry said Friday.

Delays are now anticipated at: O’Hare, Atlanta, Orlando. Please monitor your flights and connections. — MSN Airport (@MSN_Airport) January 25, 2019

Delays are expected LaGuardia, Philadelphia, and Newark airports. Please monitor your flights. — MSN Airport (@MSN_Airport) January 25, 2019

The federal government shutdown is being blamed for flight delays at major airports, according to a CNN report.

The Federal Aviation Administration said they are seeing a slight increase in sick leave at two facilities and are working to increase staffing, reroute traffic and increase spacing between aircrafts when it is needed.

As of 10:45 a.m. Friday, 12 arrivals have been delayed and four departures have been delayed from the Madison airport. The Dane County Regional Airport suggests monitoring flights and connections.

McHenry said people with scheduled flights in Madison should confirm with their airline directly to see if the flight is affected. Anticipated fliers can also check flight statuses through the airport website.

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