LENGTHY flight delays and cancellations have hit US travelers after major American airport was left unmanned.

No air traffic controllers were there to manage the Los Angeles on Monday evening.

The Federal Aviation Authority warned Hollywood Burbank Airport would be unmanned until at least 10pm local time on Monday.

California Governor Gavin Newsom criticised Donald Trump for the disruptions and chaos caused due to the government shutdown .

Writing on X, Newsom said: "Thanks, @realDonaldTrump! Burbank Airport has ZERO air traffic controllers from 4:15pm to 10pm today because of YOUR government shutdown."

The White House in response to the airport chaos has reportedly sent out an automatic reply that blames Democrats.

"Due to staff shortages resulting from the Democrat Shu

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