Air traffic controller staffing shortages were to blame for widespread flight delays and disruptions across the U.S. over the weekend, as the U.S. federal government shutdown stretched into its fourth week. According to CNN, the FAA reported more than 50 ATC staffing shortfalls since Friday, impacting operations from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.

On Sunday morning, Los Angeles International Airport saw a temporary ground stop due to low ATC staffing, the Associated Press reported. While flights eventually resumed, delays at LAX and several other major airports rippled through the national system.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy told Fox News’ Sunday Morning Futures that the FAA had recorded 22 “staffing triggers” the previous day, one of the highest figures since the shutdown began

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