FAA braces for nationwide flight disruptions as air traffic controller shortages hit major airports

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is bracing for nationwide air traffic disruptions Tuesday night as staffing shortages hit several major control centers, including Chicago, Nashville, Houston and Las Vegas.Officials said the shortages, which come amid the ongoing government shutdown, will increase the likelihood of flight delays, reroutes and ground stops overnight.As of 3 p.m. CST, the FAA issued a two-hour ground delay for Nashville International Airport from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. CST due to air traffic controller staffing shortages at the Memphis Center (ZME).AMERICAN AIRLINES JET CANCE