As of Sunday, air traffic control operations in the United States are experiencing significant flight delays at major airports, and it's likely going to get worse as the government shutdown continues.

The White House official stated: You will see mass chaos. You will see mass flight delays. You will see mass cancellations. And you may see us close certain parts of the airspace because we just cannot manage it because we don’t have the air traffic controllers.

As Americans prepare for Thanksgiving holiday travel, the government shutdown is likely to result in more airport delays due to a shortage of air traffic controllers.

The Federal Aviation Administration reported that air traffic control staffing issues are affecting airports nationwide as the government shutdown continues.

Air traffic control staffing shortages due to the U.S. government shutdown are causing flight delays at key airports, with significant disruptions reported in New York, Washington, Newark, and Houston.

By COLlive reporter The United States faces mounting travel disruption as the federal government shutdown continues into its fifth week, with aviation

Control towers across the U.S. are experiencing staff shortages, which is causing delays at LAX, SAN, SNA, ONT, and BUR.

WFTV has learned that Orlando International Airport is one of the 40 airports across the country that will experience a 10% reduction of flights by the FAA.

The White House says Democrats are responsible for widespread airport delays and long TSA lines as the government shutdown is close to being the longest in U.S. history.