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U.S. airports are facing growing flight disruptions as air traffic controller shortages worsen amid the ongoing government shutdown. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy confirmed that 22 “trigger” incidents of staffing shortages were reported on Saturday — one of the highest numbers since the shutdown began on October 1. The shortages have already led to widespread delays and cancellations across major airports.
According to FlightAware, over 5,900 flights were delayed across the United States by 6 p.m. Eastern Time on Sunday, following 5,300 delays the previous day. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reported ground delay programs at major hubs, including Chicago O’Hare, Washington’s Reagan National, and Newark Liberty International airports, due to limited controller availability. Los Angeles International Airport also experienced a temporary ground stop on Sunday caused by staffing issues.
Duffy warned that the situation is likely to worsen as the shutdown continues and air traffic controllers miss paychecks. The Trump administration has cautioned that missed payments could increase absenteeism, putting additional strain on an already understaffed system. Currently, the FAA is short about 3,500 air traffic controllers, forcing many employees to work mandatory overtime and six-day weeks even before the shutdown began.
Roughly 13,000 controllers and 50,000 Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers are required to work without pay during the shutdown, prompting many to seek second jobs to cover expenses. The stress and financial strain could soon impact air travel safety and efficiency nationwide.
In 2019, a 35-day government shutdown led to a spike in worker absences, causing significant delays at airports in New York and Washington. As political gridlock continues, both parties are trading blame — with Republicans calling for a clean funding bill and Democrats demanding negotiations over expiring health care subsidies.
