PHOENIX (AZFamily/AP) — Air traffic controllers will miss their first full paychecks this week as the government shutdown continues to strain air travel operations.

The missed paychecks come after a weekend of staffing problems at airports across the country that caused thousands of delays nationwide.

Travelers flying this week may still see on-time flights, but delays remain possible as the shutdown continues.

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Most controllers are continuing to work mandatory overtime six days a week during the shutdown without pay, the National Air Traffic Controllers Association said Monday. That leaves little time for a side job unless controllers call in sick.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said

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