U.S. flight delays worsen as shutdown fuels air traffic controller shortages

U.S. air traffic control shortages deepen as shutdown delays spread.

• U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, speaking with Fox News, warned that worsening air traffic controller shortages are set to cause more flight delays and cancellations as the government shutdown continues to strain the aviation system.
• were 22 instances of controller shortages reported on Saturday
• fatigue is becoming a serious concern, with many controllers “wearing thin” after weeks of mandatory overtime and reduced pay
• more than 5,900 delays on Sunday and 5,300 on Saturday
• airports across the country issued ground delay programs due to staffing shortfalls
• FAA is currently about 3,500 controllers short of target staffing levels
• administration has warned disruptions could worsen this week

If this stretched to Thanksgiving its going to get ugly for US travel plans. Or worse.

This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at investinglive.com.