Travel Airlines say FAA staffing is behind delays. FAA says it’s a pilot shortage. So what’s to blame? July 5, 2022July 7, 2022Zach Wichter, USA TODAYComments Off on Airlines say FAA staffing is behind delays. FAA says it’s a pilot shortage. So what’s to blame? Airlines say the FAA is short-staffed. The FAA insists there's no national problem. Passengers are stuck wondering what's causing their delays.