US EditionStaffing issues cause delays at US airports as shutdown persists
- On October 6, 2025, the Federal Aviation Administration reported staffing shortages causing delays at several major US airports, including Newark, Denver, Las Vegas, Phoenix, and Burbank.
- These delays came after a minor uptick in air traffic controller absences due to illness during the ongoing government shutdown, with both officials and unions drawing attention to an ongoing nationwide shortage of these personnel.
- Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy stated staffing has been cut by up to 50% in some areas, and many controllers now work mandatory overtime and six-day weeks to maintain operations.
- FlightAware reported over 4,000 flight delays on October 6 and that 29% of Denver, 19% of Newark, and 15% of Las Vegas flights experienced delays.
- Officials cautioned that additional employee absences could lead to more significant service cuts, and noted that 13,000 air traffic controllers along with 50,000 TSA agents must continue their duties during the shutdown despite not receiving pay until funding is reinstated.
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Shutdown causing flight delays, staffing shortages at airports
The shutdown is affecting certain airports around the nation with flight delays and staffing shortages. CNN correspondent Pete Muntean and CNN’s Kaitlan Collins explain that air traffic controllers are working without pay through the stalemate and when they call out sick, it is felt throughout the country.
Staffing issues cause delays at US airports as shutdown persists
The Federal Aviation Administration said staffing issues were causing delays at several airports including Newark and Denver on Monday, just hours after the top U.S. transportation official said air traffic controllers calling in sick had risen slightly since the government shutdown began.
Staffing issues cause delays at several US airports, says FAA as government shutdown persists
A report stated that about 13,000 air traffic controllers and some 50,000 Transportation Security Administration officers would still need to show up for work as the US government shutdown persists.
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