Air traffic controller shortages cause widespread flight delays amid government shutdown NBC News80% of NYC-area air traffic controllers absent amid 'surge' in callouts: FAA ABC NewsFlight delays, airport disruption fears grow as government shutdown drags on The Washington PostFlights delayed across US amid air traffic controller shortages as shutdown drags on
The nation's aviation system faces new strains amid growing concern that critical front-line employees working without pay might stop showing up for work.
