Government shutdown drives staffing flight delays from 5% to 53% as air traffic controllers call out

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reported additional air traffic disruptions leading into Wednesday night, as nationwide staffing shortages hit several major control centers, including Washington, D.C., Philadelphia and Los Angeles.Staffing at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is the biggest cause for concern, with a ground delay program expected Wednesday night, according to the FAA.There were more than 2,000 delays and 50 cancellations Wednesday, and additional staffing issues in Philadelphia, Albuquerque, Denver, Los Angeles and central Florida.FAA BRACES FOR NATIONWI