As the U.S. government shutdown continues, travel delays are escalating at airports nationwide due to staffing shortages among air traffic controllers, who have gone without pay for a month. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned of increasing flight disruptions and noted that nearly 50% of major control facilities face staffing issues, particularly in the New York area. Despite some airports maintaining good on-time performance in October, a broader slowdown in the aviation system was observed recently. Controllers are struggling financially, leading to support efforts from some airports for those working without pay.
