Over 9,000 flights were canceled or delayed and several major airports were temporarily closed
Over 9,000 flights were delayed or canceled across the US on Monday and Tuesday, according to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) data. The disruptions were triggered by a staffing shortage of air traffic controllers caused by the ongoing partial government shutdown.
The shutdown began on October 1 after Democrats and Republicans failed to agree on a spending bill. While most federal workers are furloughed, air traffic controllers are deemed essential and must work without pay during the shutdown, although back pay is guaranteed.
However, Transportat…
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