As the federal government shutdown stretches into its second month, air traffic controller shortages are worsening nationwide, leading to mounting delays and disruptions at major airports across the US.

The FAA issued another ground delay in Nashville on the morning of Oct. 31 because of the ongoing air traffic controller shortage. What to know:

Controllers ordered the Delta flight in order to avoid Cape Air Flight 548, which had been cleared to takeoff from an intersecting runway.

Flight delays and ground stops expected as government shutdown causes air traffic controller shortages at Chicago O'Hare, Nashville and other major airports.

Flights at Orlando, Dallas/Fort Worth and Washington, D.C. airports were delayed on Thursday due to a shortage of air traffic controllers during the U.S. government shutdown, the Federal Aviation Administration said.