Delays are being reported nationwide as the government shutdown continues.

A handful of those delays were also reported at the San Jose Mineta International Airport.

According to Flight Aware, 240 flight cancellations were reported nationwide. The delays are being linked to an uptick in sick calls among air traffic controllers, who are required to work even though they are not getting paid.

The FAA says that delays are expected as the number of air controllers shrink.

Joan Bremer and her son were some of the travelers that ran into them Tuesday.

"Our flight was already delayed 30 minutes, I hope that's it," Bremer said.

The San Jose Mineta International Airport says they have not seen a significant jump in delays yet, but fliers in the area wonder if that's about to change, especiall

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