Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Monday that the impact of the ongoing government shutdown is spreading through the nation’s air traffic system, with staffing shortages causing widespread flight delays and cancellations. Speaking on CNBC, Duffy described the situation as “like a rolling thunder throughout the system,” saying conditions change daily as different air traffic control facilities become short-staffed.

“You saw New York yesterday was incredibly rough,” he said. “Significant delays.”

Missed Paychecks, Heightened Safety Risks

Duffy said air traffic controllers will again likely receive pay stubs showing “zero” pay for the next period, warning that missing a second paycheck could lead many to quit.

“They all start [seeing] their home finances fall apart,” he said. “They

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