Travelers in the United States are dealing with airline delays amid the ongoing federal government shutdown.

The government shut down on Oct. 1 after lawmakers failed to pass a bill to fund the federal government for the upcoming fiscal year. The shutdown has already contributed to airline delays nationwide and has had dire implications for the U.S. travel economy.

Since the shutdown began, many air traffic controllers have not shown up for work, massively contributing to the delays Americans are experiencing.

Air traffic controller shortage contributing to delays

Air traffic controllers are considered essential government employees, and about 13,000 are required to continue working without pay during the shutdown, according to the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) contingency plan.

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