Operations at Harry Reid International Airport continued to run with minor delays over the weekend because of a ground stop at Los Angeles International Airport that delayed flights in the region. The Federal Aviation Administration ordered a ground stop at the Los Angeles airport Sunday morning when 22 air traffic controllers didn’t report for their shifts.

Staffing shortages for air traffic controllers accounted for about 5% of flight delays before the shutdown. It now accounts for about 53% of delays.

Flights to DFW International Airport are delayed about 18 minutes, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.

With around 13,000 air traffic controllers and 50,000 TSA agents working without pay, airports from Los Angeles to Chicago are beginning to feel pressure from staffing gaps.

After many federal employees missed paychecks, AFGE called for a “clean” continuing resolution. The financial issues are compounded by other recent changes too.

Nationwide air travel faces severe disruptions due to a federal government shutdown. Over 2,700 flights delayed Monday, 8,600 Sunday, as air traffic controller shortages persist. Airlines like Southwest and American see significant delays.

Drone flights would be forbidden over outdoor public gatherings and above 400 feet (122 metres) in most cases. Operators would have to buy drones capable of flying without visual supervision, but, as long as it met spec, each drone leaving a production line would need only testing, not a federal airworthiness certification.

Federal workers are feeling the effects of the government shutdown, which is approaching its fourth week. Ahead of the shutdown, President Donald Trump warned of possible layoffs. Now, hundreds of employees have been furloughed or laid off as it continues.

The federal government shutdown, now in its 25th day, is significantly impacting air travel. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reported staffing shortag