BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Some early morning flights at Buffalo Niagara International Airport faced delays Friday as federal staffing shortages created long lines that snaked around the departures terminal, though conditions improved by afternoon.

Dan and Cindy Wright arrived at the airport to pick up their daughter, worried her flight from Florida might be delayed due to the morning chaos.

"That's what we were worried about with my daughter flying in from Florida, it doesn't make sense really," Dan Wright said.

FAA documents show at least seven cities, including Washington D.C., Boston, Chicago and Orlando, dealt with early morning staffing issues on Friday.

The FAA said there have been increased staffing shortages across the system.

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