Summary
Flights at major U.S. airports, including those in Los Angeles, Newark, and Denver, faced delays due to staffing issues as a result of the government shutdown. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy noted an increase in air traffic controllers calling in sick. Both political parties are blaming each other for the ongoing situation.
Key Facts
- U.S. airports, like those in Los Angeles, Newark, and Denver, experienced flight delays.
- The delays are linked to staffing shortages due to a government shutdown.
- More air traffic controllers are reportedly calling in sick since the shutdown started.
- Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and California Governor Gavin Newsom have criticized opposing political parties for the shutdown.
- Air traffic controllers and TSA staff must work without pay during the shutdown.
- Over 13,000 air traffic controllers are considered essential workers and still expected to work.
- Similar staffing issues occurred during the 2019 government shutdown.
