PHOENIX (AZFamily/CNN/KABC) — A dozen Federal Aviation Administration facilities saw staff shortages Monday because of the ongoing government shutdown, leading to flight delays.
The effects of the government shutdown were felt by many travelers Monday night as air traffic controller staffing issues led to delays at major airports, including at Sky Harbor Airport in Phoenix, along with Denver and several major Midwest and East Coast hubs.
By noon on Tuesday, Sky Harbor Airport reported around 40 flights that were delayed and five that were canceled. The number of delays has been steadily rising throughout the day…