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A staffing shortage at Los Angeles International Airport prompted a temporary ground stop affecting flights Sunday morning.

The restriction began around 8:45 a.m. affecting departing flights for Oakland and was lifted at 10:30 a.m. with a possibility of being extended until 2 p.m., according to an FAA Air Traffic Control System Command Center advisory.

Even after the resumption of flights, travelers were instructed to check the status of their flights.

The stoppage affected most of Southern California, leaving passengers experiencing flight delays of around 49 minutes, with some waiting up to 87 minutes, according to KTLA.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s press office was quick t

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