More flights were delayed at the Newark Liberty International Airport over the weekend as a result of continued air traffic controller shortages amid the government shutdown. The Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop at the airport on Sunday,

Travelers hoping to fly out for Newark are facing hourslongs delays as the government shutdown continues.

Flights bound for New Jersey's Newark Liberty International Airport were temporarily halted amid staffing issues due to the government shutdown. On the morning of Sunday, Nov. 2, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) temporarily halted departures bound for Newark and later switched to a delay program.

Air traffic controllers missed their paychecks Tuesday because of the ongoing government shutdown, and that has Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and the head of the controllers’ union concerned that flight delays could multiply as increasingly stressed-out controllers call out sick.

A ground stop at Newark Airport due to staffing shortages has stranded hundreds of travelers, causing widespread flight delays and cancellations amid the ongoing government shutdown

The Community Food Bank of New Jersey gave out fresh produce and pantry items as federal workers brace to miss their first full paycheck due to the government shutdown.

Passengers at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey can expect flights to be delayed by an average of 40 minutes, the FAA said.

The health department has urged individuals who were at the airport during the specified time to monitor for symptoms.