Short Final

Editorial Staff

Sunday, January 21, 2018 at 12:00 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

Pilots at Raleigh-Durham International Airport received an ATIS broadcast that included an apology for potential delays.
The apology directly attributed staffing shortages and operational issues to the "elected leaders' inability to effectively run the government."
The message concluded with an informal "So sorry. Dilly Dilly," highlighting the unusual nature of the airport communication.

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Pilots tuning into the ATIS at Raleigh-Durham International Airport on Saturday got a laundry list of closed taxiways, runway and frequency information, a bird advisory and an apology.

ATIS: We apologize for any delay you might have today. Due to our elected leaders’ inability to effectively run (the) government, staffing is short. So sorry. Dilly Dilly.

Todd Huvard