As the US government shutdown continues, the staffing shortage in Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), the fifth-busiest airport in the country and one of the busiest in the world, has triggered a temporary ground stop, according to the order by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

According to a report by The Hill, the restriction applies to flights departing from airspace managed by the Los Angeles and Oakland air traffic control centers that are scheduled to arrive at LAX.

Meanwhile, US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has predicted more flight delays and cancellations as the air traffic controllers continue to work without pay during the federal government shutdown.

“The controllers are wearing thin," Secretary Sean Duffy told Fox News.

The FAA has reported over 900 total

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