As the government shutdown nears its second month, airports across the country are feeling its impact, with flight delays piling up because of staffing shortages.

This weekend saw the most difficult travel conditions yet at dozens of American airports amid the shutdown, with lines of frustrated travelers appeared endless. More than 5,000 flights traveling from and to U.S. airports were delayed Sunday alone, and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) said it screened nearly 2.7 million people around the country. As the shutdown drags on, more delays and cancellations can be expected, according to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.

Air traffic controllers , who are relied on to coordinate aircraft within the airspace and are required to work as essential workers during a g

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