US: Flight disruptions likely at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Texas Dec. 8 due to staffing issues

Flight disruptions are likely at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) in Texas through at least the evening of Dec. 8 due to staffing issues at the facility. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a ground delay program for AUS, which is slated to remain in effect until at least 22:59 Dec. 8. Flight departures to AUS were delayed by an average of 93 minutes as of 12:00 Dec. 8, with delays anticipated to increase over the coming hours. The FAA may extend, rescind, or otherwise modify the ground delay on short notice.

The FAA may also issue additional ground delay programs and/or ground stops for AUS over the coming hours. Residual disruptions are possible even after the measure expires as airlines work to clear any passenger backlogs.