RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN/AP) -- A few flights were diverted to Raleigh-Durham International Airport on Saturday, along with nearly 20 canceled arrivals and departures and dozens of delays amid a Federal Aviation Administration order to reduce air traffic during the federal government shutdown. cancellations
RDU had nearly 38 delays, including departures and arrivals, as of 6:15 p.m. Saturday along with 19 canceled flights, according to the airport's flight tracker.
There were at least two flights diverted to RDU from other airports -- with one headed for Charlotte instead, stopping in Raleigh Saturday morning before heading to the Queen City later Saturday.
That diverted American Airlines flight was due to a "ground stop" at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport due to staffing issues, acc

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