Trump Doubles Down on Shutdown; Air Travel Delays Worsen Nationwide

Breaking down the government shutdown's impact on air travel

The shutdown is having an impact on air travel, as staffing shortages of air traffic controllers working without pay have contributed to delays and cancellations.

Trump doubles down on shutdown; air travel delays worsen nationwide

President Donald Trump remains firm, stating the government stays shut until Democrats drop their health care demands — urging a few to cross the aisle and resolve the standoff. Plus, flight delays are mounting as unpaid air traffic controllers reach a breaking point. The transportation secretary warns it’s only going to get worse. And a federal court says there’s no rebellion in Portland, ruling that the president exceeded his authority by tryi…

Flight delays likely ‘only going to get worse,’ Transportation head says

The nation’s top transportation official on Sunday said a shortage of air traffic controllers likely will mean more worsening flight delays amid the government shutdown.