Government shutdown contributes to travel headaches

Government Shutdown Impact - Government shutdown day 25, over 1 million federal employees missed full paycheck [1] - Air travelers are feeling the impact of the government shutdown [1] Flight Delays - Approximately one-third of flights originating from Newark are delayed [2] - Around 4,000 flights across the country have already been delayed [2] - Flight delay issues have been increasing throughout the week at major airports [2] Air Traffic Controller Concerns - Air traffic controllers are understaffed and angry due to the shutdown [3] - Without pay, more air traffic controllers are likely to miss work [3] - Department of Transportation anticipates more problems until the shutdown is resolved [3]