Overview

• The FAA ordered arriving flights to be held or metered into Austin-Bergstrom International Airport until Monday at 9 p.m.
• Officials reported average delays near 40 minutes with a maximum delay of up to 94 minutes.
• The FAA’s website lists staffing as the cause, though one local outlet reported no reason was provided.
• Austin-Bergstrom urged travelers to monitor flight status updates and coordinate directly with their airlines.
• The FAA flagged staffing-related delays at AUS in May, drawing calls from U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett for stronger action.