Soaring Air Traffic Control Absences Disrupt Operations at Nearly Half of Major US AirportsJanuary 30, 2026
By Sophia Davis Politics October 31, 2025Widespread Airport Staffing Shortages Set to Trigger More Flight Delays Amid Shutdown US airport staffing shortages are expected to worsen flight delays as a partial government shutdown continues, The Guardian reports. Passenger disruptions may increase amid reduced federal operations.