Flight Delays and Disruptions - FAA announces potential flight impacts due to staffing issues [1] - Newark and Denver are experiencing delays, with potential issues in Burbank and Phoenix [3] - Denver delays are at 40 minutes and Newark delays are at 53 minutes, with numbers rising [5] - Newark already had significant staffing problems pre-shutdown [6] Shutdown Impact - Transportation Secretary reported a slight increase in sick calls since the government shutdown [1] - Previous shutdown was stopped due to New York air traffic control issues [3] - Burbank was anticipating an ATC zero condition (no traffic in or out), but that has been taken down [3] Contingency Plans - Burbank may hand traffic over to controllers in San Diego [6] - Passengers flying out of Burbank should check with their airline for on-time flight status [6]