Staffing issues cause delays at several US airports, says FAA as government shutdown persists | World News - The Indian Express skip to contentAdvertisementA 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.By: Express Web Desk October 7, 2025 06:15 AM IST First published on: Oct 7, 2025 at 06:15 AM IST ShareWhatsapptwitterFacebookTransportation Secretary Sean Duffy said that air traffic staffing has been reduced by 50% in some regions since the government shutdown began last week. (Reuters/ Representational photo)The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has said that several US airports were facing delays in arrival and departure of flights, including Newark and Denver on Monday amid the US government shutdown. A top US transportation official said air traffic controllers have been calling in sick and such cases have been rising since the government shutdown began, Reuters reported.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 and the officials are not being paid, as they are all set to miss their salary on October 14. AdvertisementTransportation Secretary Sean Duffy said that air traffic staffing has been reduced by 50% in some regions since the government shutdown began last week. The air traffic control staffing issue has been impacting flights at numerous airports in the United States, including Newark, Phoenix, Denver, Las Vegas and Burbank, the FAA said.Flight tracking website FlightAware said that over 4,000 flights in the United States have been delayed on Monday, including 29% arriving flights at Denver, 19% of Newark flights and 15% of Las Vegas flights. Flight delays are being caused due to staffing issues as shutdown persists and weather is also impacting flights in America.President Donald Trump has made transportation a focal point in the government shutdown battle with the Democrats, as the administration cut down $28 billion of aid for climate programs, subways, tunnels and mass transit in states that lean toward Democratic party, including New York, Illinois. Transportation Secretary Duffy noted that air traffic controllers are worried. Duffy said, “They’re thinking about, am I going to get a paycheck? adding that some are asking themselves, “Do I have to take a second job and drive Uber when I’m already exhausted from doing a job that’s already stressful?”(with inputs from Reuters)AdvertisementTop story1As China opens world’s tallest bridge, here are the top 10 tallest bridges in the world2Gaza Peace Plan Live Updates: Israel deports Greta Thunberg and 170 Gaza flotilla activists to Greece, Slovakia3‘Why you’re so f***ing negative, this is a win’: Trump tells Netanyahu on Gaza peace plan4US woman pleads ‘how much can I give you to stop?’ during NYC apartment rape, suspect arrested5‘Dragged by hair, kept in infested cell’: Greta Thunberg accuses Israel of harsh treatment in detentionAdvertisementLoading Taboola...SubscribeSign InJournalism of CourageTop CategoriesLATEST STORIESLaw students from Karnataka duped of Rs 1 lakh amid house hunting in DelhiWhat Dhanashree Verma’s post-marriage experience with Yuzvendra Chahal teaches us about trust and behavioural shifts: ‘I started seeing subtle changes’Aries Horoscope Today, 07 October 2025: A forgiving mindset helps maintain harmonyTaurus Horoscope Today, 07 October 2025: You’re in control emotionally, but not manipulativeVirgo Horoscope Today, 07 October 2025: Your professional circle proves profitable todayLeo Horoscope Today, 07 October 2025: The day ends with a beautiful emotional crescendoGemini Horoscope Today, 07 October 2025: Work keeps you busy, but career confusion lingersLibra Horoscope Today, 07 October 2025: Emotional fatigue eases the moment you’re with your partnerSagittarius Horoscope Today, 07 October 2025: You’re on the rise, but let grace lead your ascentScorpio Horoscope Today, 07 October 2025: You’re craving serenity, and your partner deliversBasement flooded, cracks in floor after explosion heard at Delhi housing society; residents concernedCapricorn Horoscope Today, 07 October 2025: Today’s path isn’t straight—but it can still lead somewhere meaningfulProphet poster row: Five more properties sealed in Bareilly, owners deny link with cleric RazaDon’t sell, prescribe cough syrup to children: Gurgaon CMO to hospitals, pharmaciesIn rain-hit north Bengal, wildlife is casualty as swollen rivers sweep away animalsTrump says Hamas ‘agreeing to things’ in ceasefire talks as indirect talks for Gaza ceasefire with Israel continues in Egypt