Flight delays are getting worse during the shutdown. What to know if you're flying

"Flight delays and disruptions at U.S. airports have persisted for a fourth consecutive day due to staffing issues stemming from the government shutdown, which began on October 1. Air traffic controllers are expected to work without pay during the shutdown. As federal employees begin to feel the financial impact of the shutdown, many are calling out of work. And as the shutdown continues, many airports are struggling with growing staffing issues."

"Temporary ground delays have been issued to slow air traffic The FAA has issued temporary ground delays at several airports this week. Some of the impacted airports include Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Nashville International Airport (BNA), and Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). On Monday, the FAA issued a temporary ground stop at Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR). Reports indicate that the airport was unstaffed for several hours."

Flight delays and disruptions at U.S. airports have continued for a fourth consecutive day because of staffing shortages caused by the government shutdown that began October 1. Air traffic controllers and other federal airport workers are working without pay and many are calling out of work as financial pressures mount. More than 16,000 flights flying into, within, or out of the U.S. have been delayed since Monday, October 6, with daily spikes and hundreds delayed as of late Thursday morning. The FAA has issued temporary ground delays and ground stops at multiple airports, and an operational plan lists additional airports at risk of delays.

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