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Hollywood Burbank Airport’s air traffic control tower was temporarily unstaffed due to shortages earlier this month, with outgoing flights delayed an average of two hours and 31 minutes, and 12 flights were canceled.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 26, 2025

Hollywood Burbank Airport’s air traffic control tower was temporarily unstaffed Monday and flights were delayed or canceled due to staffing shortages amid the government shutdown.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 7, 2025

And a few times this school year, they said, some classrooms were unstaffed.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 15, 2024

However, Mr Hoyle said the railway station in his constituency, Chorley, would effectively become unstaffed after 4pm.

From BBC • Jul. 19, 2023

Mr Merriman had said "no currently staffed station will become unstaffed" as a result of the proposals.

From BBC • Jul. 19, 2023