The Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop advisory on Sunday, as disruption intensified, citing staffing shortages.

Dallas-Fort Worth is one of the busiest airports in the country, and during the holidays, you can feel it. About 80% of flights arrived on time last November, which isn’t bad given the sheer volume here. However, with more than 42 million passengers a year, small interruptions can snowball.

The White House says Democrats are responsible for widespread airport delays and long TSA lines as the government shutdown is close to being the longest in U.S. history.

The US Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground delay for flights bound for Newark Liberty International Airport on Wednesday due to air traffic control staffing constraints.

As Americans prepare for Thanksgiving holiday travel, the government shutdown is likely to result in more airport delays due to a shortage of air traffic controllers.

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is reporting increased delays and cancellations as the government shutdown continues, though officials say staffing shortages elsewhere — not in Atlanta — are to blame.

PHOENIX — 12News is tracking flight delays at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport on Wednesday. As of 1:42 p.m., the Sky Harbor website reported over 200 flight delays and over 20 cancelled flights. The Government Shutdown, which is now the longest in United States history, is affecting airports and airport staffing across the nation.

Atlanta airport faced delays and cancellations amid a government shutdown, affecting travel plans and community services.

The Federal Aviation Administration reported that air traffic control staffing issues are affecting airports nationwide as the government shutdown continues.

A ground stop at William P. Hobby Airport was expected to last until 6 p.m., while a ground delay at George Bush Intercontinental Airport was expected to last until 9:30 p.m., according to