Airports across the country are seeing more flight delays this week and one aviation expert says it could get worse if the government shutdown drags on into next week.

When there's a shortage of air traffic controllers, the FAA reduces the number of takeoffs and landings to ensure the on-duty personnel aren't overwhelmed and the system remains safe. But that can creates flight delays and cancellations.

Air traffic control staffing issues are delaying flights for a second straight day at numerous U.S. airports as the government shutdown reaches its seventh day, the Federal Aviation Administration said in a notice on Tuesday.

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The Federal Aviation Administration said on Friday it is resuming flights after a ground stop forced the temporary evacuation of the air traffic control tower at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International airport after a fire alarm and reports of a strong natural gas odor.

An American Airlines flight abandoned takeoff from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Sunday night after a cargo plane crossed the runway in front of it. American Airlines flight 2453 was departing Los Angeles for Boston Logan International Airport,

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Despite some short staffing at other airports nationwide, Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas appears to be holding its own and has had no air traffic control delays.