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The US federal government shutdown has led to more flight disruptions as of Monday across the nation due to a shortage of air traffic controllers (ATCs). The ATCs are bracing for their first full missing paycheck during the shutdown.

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Monday reported staffing-related delays averaging around 20 minutes at Dallas airport and roughly 40 minutes at Newark Liberty and Austin-Bergstrom airports. In Austin, the delays came after a brief ground stop that halted departing flights until it was lifted around 4:15 p.m. local time. The FAA also warned of staffing issues at a facility in Jacksonville, Florida, that could cause some problems.

Earlier Monday, flights were also briefly delayed at Los Angeles International Airport, on

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