FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Traveler Dan Carter said recently, his flight was delayed 12 hours.

"I was ready to go through the glass to get somebody. I don't usually lose my temper, but it was so frustrating," Carter said.

It's something thousands of travelers have dealt with since the federal government shut down earlier this month.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said nearly half of delays on Sunday and nearly a quarter on Monday were due to staffing shortages.

"They have families. My heart goes out to them," traveler Donise Carter said. "If you're going to stop the pay, then figure out a way to feed their families."

Both air traffic controllers and TSA agents, both critical to keeping travelers safe, are working without a paycheck.

To compensate, many are already working second

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