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.

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.

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 FAA’s MOSAIC rule takes effect October 22, 2025 for sport-pilot changes and July 24 2026 for airworthiness changes, widening pilot privileges and light-sport aircraft eligibility.

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

Ronneberg, who received a life-saving kidney transplant days before the partial government shutdown, framed that outcome as a life and death matter, saying he will not be able to afford his post-surgery treatment if he loses his job and health care coverage.

Local food banks are preparing to serve more people as the federal shutdown threatens to pause food assistance benefits for many Arizona households.

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