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Staffing shortages cause more US flight delays as government shutdown reaches 7th day

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Newest development Oct 9, 2025 · 2 reportsHere are the airports experiencing staff shortages due to government shutdown

Staffing shortages led to more flight delays at airports across the U.S. on Tuesday as the federal government shutdown stretched into a seventh day, while union leaders for air traffic controllers and airport security screeners warned the situation was likely to get worse.

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    Staffing shortages cause more US flight delays as government shutdown reaches 7th day

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    Here are the airports experiencing staff shortages due to government shutdown

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  1. NBC News

    Airport delays hit second day amid government shutdown (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Flight delays across the United States stretched into its second day on Tuesday, as the Federal Aviation Administration anticipates that airport staffing issues will continue amid the government shutdown.

  2. Fox7 Austin

    As government shutdown continues, flight delays could soon pick up (opens Fox7 Austin)

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    Fox7 Austin's feed description

    The government shutdown is starting to impact air travel as call-outs at air traffic control towers are causing flight delays and cancellations.

  3. The Guardian

    Flight delays as US air traffic controllers feel strain of government shutdown (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    More than 6,000 US flights were delayed Monday as some airports temporarily closed amid staffing shortages

  4. CNN

    Government shutdown hits air travel, closing a control tower and causing delays across the country (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    The impact of the government shutdown hit travelers across the United States Monday, as air traffic controllers called out sick, closing a control tower and leading to delays at major airports.

  5. NBC News

    FAA reports staffing issues at airports as government shutdown continues (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    The Federal Aviation Administration was experiencing staffing issues or anticipating shortages at airports and other air traffic control facilities in the United States on Monday night.

  6. Breitbart News

    Flights Around U.S. Delayed by Hours as Air Traffic Controllers Go Without Pay in Government Shutdown (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Monday evening flights were delayed as the government shutdown prevented stressed-out air traffic controllers from getting paid.

  7. Delaware Public Media

    Air traffic control delays ripple across U.S. for a 2nd day amid government shutdown (opens Delaware Public Media)

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    Delaware Public Media's feed description

    A shortage of air traffic controllers led to delays last night at airports serving New York, Los Angeles and Denver. It's one of several ways the government shutdown could impact commercial aviation.

  8. KYMA Yuma

    Flights delayed as government shutdown hits air traffic control (opens KYMA Yuma)

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    KYMA Yuma's feed description

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) says it's been delaying flights due to air traffic controller shortages. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy blames the government shutdown.

  9. Digital Journal

    US facing worsening flight delays as shutdown snarls airports (opens Digital Journal)

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    Digital Journal's feed description

    Concerns over flight delays and missed paychecks due to the US government shutdown escalated Wednesday, as senators rejected yet another bid to end the

  10. WMUR

    Flight delays worsen as shutdown strains FAA and TSA (opens WMUR)

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    WMUR's feed description

    Staffing shortages led to more flight delays at airports across the U.S. as the federal government shutdown stretched into a seventh day.

  11. New Hampshire Union Leader

    Airport staffing shortages cause flight delays a week into shutdown (opens New Hampshire Union Leader)

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    New Hampshire Union Leader's feed description

    Staffing shortages have delayed flights in several U.S. cities this week, shortly after Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy warned the government shutdown could lead to delays and cancellations.

  12. Gizmodo

    The Government Shutdown Is Already Leading to Thousands of Flight Delays (opens Gizmodo)

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    Gizmodo's feed description

    Air traffic control towers around the country are running short on staff.

  13. The Hill

    The shutdown is already causing flight delays. Service to more than 170 airports could stop entirely (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    Several major airports were experiencing delays on Wednesday, and smaller airports were at risk of losing service altogether by the end of the week.

  14. Federal News Network

    Staffing shortages cause more US flight delays as government shutdown reaches 7th day (opens Federal News Network)

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    Federal News Network's feed description

    Staffing shortages led to more flight delays at airports across the U.S. on Tuesday as the federal government shutdown stretched into a seventh day, while union leaders for air traffic controllers and airport security screeners warned the situation was likely to get worse.

  15. New York Post

    Flight delays, cancellations across the US live updates: What to know before heading to the airport (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The FAA continues to report air traffic staffing shortages at airports across the US amid the ongoing government shutdown. Follow The Post’s live updates for the latest news on flight delays and cancellations.

  16. NBC News

    Delays expected at airports for third day as government shutdown drags on (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Flight delays are expected across the country for a third straight day on Wednesday as the Federal Aviation Administration braced for more airport staffing shortages amid the ongoing government shutdown

  17. Seattle Times

    Flight delays begin as air traffic staffing shortages worsen (opens Seattle Times)

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    Seattle Times's feed description

    The delays came just hours after the transportation secretary warned that flying could be disrupted by the government shutdown.

  18. Anchorage Daily News

    Airport staffing shortages cause flight delays a week into the government shutdown (opens Anchorage Daily News)

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    Anchorage Daily News's feed description

    The delays came after Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy warned the shutdown could add to the strain on air traffic controllers and lead to cancellations

  19. The Guardian

    Shutdown deepens US airport chaos as staffing shortages worsen (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Air traffic controllers warn of escalating delays and stress as the government shutdown enters its second week

  20. Insider

    Flight delays are spreading as the government shutdown prolongs, and air traffic controllers stop showing up for work (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    Major airports like Nashville, Chicago O'Hare, and Dallas-Fort Worth are all facing significant delays.

  21. NPR

    Air traffic control staffing shortages causing flight delays across the U.S. (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    An increasing number of air traffic control facilities in the U.S. have had to reduce the number of planes they can handle in their airspace since the government shutdown began.

  22. Colorado Public Radio

    Staffing shortages cause more US flight delays as government shutdown heads into second week (opens Colorado Public Radio)

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    Colorado Public Radio's feed description

    The FAA reported issues on Monday at airports in Burbank, California; Newark, New Jersey; and Denver.

  23. FOX 5 DC

    Is the government shutdown affecting air travel? Here's what we know (opens FOX 5 DC)

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    FOX 5 DC's feed description

    Staffing shortages triggered by the ongoing federal government shutdown are causing more flight delays at airports nationwide, with union leaders warning the situation could worsen.

  24. News Nation Now

    Here are the airports experiencing staff shortages due to government shutdown (opens News Nation Now)

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    News Nation Now's feed description

    Government shutdown causes airport staffing shortages, leading to flight delays and cancellations at airports nationwide, including Burbank, Atlanta, O'Hare and Dallas Fort-Worth.

  25. FOX Business

    Government shutdown drives staffing flight delays from 5% to 53% as air traffic controllers call out (opens FOX Business)

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    FOX Business's feed description

    The FAA reports nationwide air traffic disruptions at major airports including Washington D.C., Philadelphia and Orlando due to staffing shortages during the government shutdown.

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