CBS News’ Kris van Cleave reported the staffing problems originated at the Air Route Traffic Control Centers in Washington and Jacksonville.
Officials with Southwest said in a statement about the Denver International Airport flight to NY: “We did have one cancellation in Denver due to a ground delay program at LaGuardia.”
There were also some delays of other flights at DIA due to the stoppage.
On Friday afternoon President Donald Trump announced he’s backing a deal to reopen the government for a few weeks.