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A government shutdown is causing flight delays due to air traffic controller staffing issues.

Air traffic controllers are working without pay, which an expert says adds significant stress to a high-pressure job.

Orlando International Airport experienced delays averaging 161 minutes on October 30.

The longer s, the more likely it is that airline passengers will see flight delays, according to an air traffic controller expert.

Air traffic controllers are expected to show up to work without pay through the shutdown, though they will receive back pay when the government reopens. Controllers missed their first paycheck this week.

Large numbers of controllers have been calling in sick as they take on temporary jobs such as driving for Uber to make some cash.

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