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Air traffic control delays ripple across U.S. for a 2nd day amid government shutdown

By Joel Rose

Published October 7, 2025 at 5:10 PM EDT

A shortage of air traffic controllers led to delays last night at airports serving New York, Los Angeles and Denver. It's one of several ways the government shutdown could impact commercial aviation.

Joel Rose

Joel Rose is a correspondent on NPR's National Desk. He covers immigration and breaking news.

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