Air travel is currently being disrupted nationwide as the US government shutdown continues to worsen longstanding air traffic control shortages. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reported staffing shortfalls at a dozen facilities across the country on Monday. Both Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Denver International Airport (DEN) saw average delays exceeding 30 minutes, and Burbank Airport (BUR) even had no controllers in the tower for five hours and saw traffic directed remotely.

Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy cited an uptick in controllers calling in sick (normal around this time of year) as compounding issues related to the shutdown. He warned that delays and cancellations will only continue to grow as the Federal Aviation Administration slows arrival

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