A 15-minute departure delay reported earlier by the FAA has expired and the airport says it does not have current "staffing concerns."

Tower staffing issues on Sunday were blamed for delaying many flight arrivals and departures at International Airport, officials said.

Airport officials continue to urge travelers to check flight statuses and contact airlines for updates. Sunday's delay marks marks the fifth ground delay at ABIA since last month, and the second one in three days after a ground delay was issued on Friday.

In a statement, the agency said that nearly 50% of major air traffic control facilities are experiencing staffing shortages.

After Hurricane Melissa battered Jamaica, airports across the island are struggling to return to full capacity, leaving travelers facing hours-long delays and canceled flights

JFK International Airport experienced flight groundings on Thursday afternoon after Frontier Airlines Flight 3546, arriving from Puerto Rico, declared a general emergency due to a mechanical issue. The aircraft landed safely,

Travelers are bracing for canceled flights and extensive delays after one flight’s engine issue prompted a ground stop at John F. Kennedy International Airport Thursday. Bad weather is doing the rest.