The US government shutdown has entered its second month, disrupting several sectors and heavily impacting the nation’s air travel industry. Airports across the country continue to face massive delays amid a growing shortage of air traffic controllers, many of whom have now missed their first full paycheck. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said Friday that nearly half of the 30 busiest US airports are struggling with staffing shortages, according to Reuters. The shortage has caused significant delays at major hubs including Boston, Phoenix, San Francisco, Nashville, Houston, Dallas, and airports in the Washington D.C. area. In New York, JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark Liberty airports are facing average delays of around two hours. Disruptions follow chaotic night of flight

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