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Air traffic control staffing shortages causing flight delays across the U.S.

An increasing number of air traffic control facilities in the U.S. have had to reduce the number of planes they can handle in their airspace since the government shutdown began.

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Joel Rose is a correspondent on NPR's National Desk. He covers immigration and breaking news.
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A Martínez is one of the hosts of Morning Edition and Up First. He came to NPR in 2021 and is based out of NPR West.
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