Air Traffic Controller Shortage Causes Flight Delays Amid Government Shutdown

The ongoing government shutdown has led to staffing shortages at major airports like Orlando International and Ronald Reagan Washington National, causing ground delays and flight disruptions due to a lack of air traffic controllers and TSA workers, with some delays averaging around 2 hours. The situation is exacerbated by unpaid federal employees, including controllers, working overtime or taking second jobs, prompting airlines like Delta to call for an immediate reopening of the government.