More than 3.2 million airline passengers in the United States have been hit by flight delays or cancellations since a government shutdown began on October 1. An airline group announced on Monday that air traffic controller staffing shortages are driving these widespread disruptions, leaving travelers uncertain about when normal operations will resume.

As Typhoon Wipha sweeps across East and Southeast Asia, air travelers face widespread cancellations and delays affecting major airlines and thousands of passengers. The storm has disrupted flights across China, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and the Philippines.