Major US airports are facing significant disruptions due to an ongoing government shutdown, which has resulted in a severe shortage of air traffic controllers. Airlines, including Delta and United, are urging Congress to end the shutdown and ensure air traffic controllers receive their paychecks. Flight delays are reported nationwide, with Orlando International Airport experiencing delays of up to 11 hours due to staffing shortages. Some senators have reported being stranded as delays mount at airports like Newark Liberty and LaGuardia. The FAA has warned that the situation could worsen, affecting thousands of flights as air traffic controllers work without pay, and the impact of the shutdown continues to strain the aviation industry.