Airports were already dealing with staffing shortages before the government shutdown. Now, after more than a month without pay, workers are stretched thin.

For the second consecutive day, flights into Austin-Bergstrom International Airport are likely to experience widespread delays due to air traffic control staffing shortages as controllers at the airport continue to work without pay.

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Austin-Bergstrom International Airport faced another FAA-imposed ground stop on Nov 3 as staffing shortages worsened under the ongoing federal shutdown. Over 90 flights were delayed, prompting Senator Ted Cruz to blame Democrats for what he called the “Schumer Shutdown.

AUSTIN, Texas — Hundreds of U.S. air traffic controllers missed their first full paycheck on Tuesday as the government shutdown continues, even though they are still required to work without pay. On Monday, flights arriving at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) were grounded due to staffing issues.

The national misery map from FlightAware shows that Texas airports are experiencing long delays amid the government shutdown. The Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport has the fourth-most delays in the nation,

Airports across the country have experienced shortages of air traffic controllers and security workers, who have gone weeks without pay amid the shutdown.

Airports in Dallas and Houston are among those that will see flight cuts by the Federal Aviation Administration to reduce air traffic beginning Friday amid the ongoing government shutdown.