Flights bound for DFW are delayed an average of 18 minutes, according to the FAA’s website. The delay is currently in effect until 9:59 p.m., the FAA said.

Operations at Harry Reid International Airport continued to run with minor delays over the weekend because of a ground stop at Los Angeles International Airport that delayed flights in the region. The Federal Aviation Administration ordered a ground stop at the Los Angeles airport Sunday morning when 22 air traffic controllers didn’t report for their shifts.

With around 13,000 air traffic controllers and 50,000 TSA agents working without pay, airports from Los Angeles to Chicago are beginning to feel pressure from staffing gaps.

Staffing shortages for air traffic controllers accounted for about 5% of flight delays before the shutdown. It now accounts for about 53% of delays.

Nationwide air travel faces severe disruptions due to a federal government shutdown. Over 2,700 flights delayed Monday, 8,600 Sunday, as air traffic controller shortages persist. Airlines like Southwest and American see significant delays.

Federal workers are feeling the effects of the government shutdown, which is approaching its fourth week. Ahead of the shutdown, President Donald Trump warned of possible layoffs. Now, hundreds of employees have been furloughed or laid off as it continues.

After many federal employees missed paychecks, AFGE called for a “clean” continuing resolution. The financial issues are compounded by other recent changes too.

Roughly one million federal employees are estimated to be going without pay during the shutdown. Now, many are expecting to miss the first full paycheck since the shutdown began.

The federal government shutdown, now in its 25th day, is significantly impacting air travel. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reported staffing shortag