The Federal Aviation Administration was forced to delay flights into and out of three U.S. airports Monday due to air traffic controller staffing issues.

Air traffic to the Hollywood Burbank airport would be remotely managed for six hours on Monday night causing delays for travellers

The Federal Aviation Administration was forced to delay flights into and out of three U.S. airports Monday due to air traffic controller staffing issues.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said that at times, air traffic staffing has been cut by 50% in some areas since the shutdown started last week.

Air traffic controllers, expected to work without pay during the shutdown, have been calling out sick.

Air traffic controllers aren’t showing up to airports, as they’re expected to work without pay during the government shutdown. It’s making the industry’s staffing problem even…

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Flight delays have been reported throughout the United States for a second day due to staffing issues at airports as the government shutdown continues.

Air traffic controllers warn of escalating delays and stress as the government shutdown enters its second week

Historically, 5% of delays can be attributed to air traffic controller staffing issues. This week, it’s been 53%, Sean Duffy said.