The ongoing U.S. federal government shutdown —now in its 27th day—has triggered major disruptions across U.S. public services, particularly air travel.

Over 8,000 flights were delayed on Sunday due to a shortage of air traffic controllers, who are having to work without pay, Reuters reported.

Why It Matters

Not only has this caused severe disruption for passengers looking to travel by plane, but it’s also placed a huge strain on nationwide airport operations. These disruptions add pressure on Congress to end the shutdown, as millions of Americans and businesses rely on air travel.

What To Know

Flight delays and cancellations escalated over the weekend, with real-time flight tracking data confirming over 8,000 delays across the United States on Sunday, which was up from approximate

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