A group representing multiple major airlines is urging the Biden administration to do more to address the impact the air traffic controller staffing shortages have had on holiday flight delays and cancellations.

Airlines for America sent a letter to Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Federal Aviation Administration Administrator Michael Whitaker on Friday, requesting they "take all possible actions to find the appropriate balance between commercial and private aviation traffic with the goal of minimizing delays and cancellations for the traveling public," according to Reuters.

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The group also urged the administration to take all steps possible to avert additional staffing issues for air traffic control, particularly in high-volume centers. Airlines for America represents American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines, among others.

A government watchdog report in June noted the significant staffing challenges facing crucial air traffic facilities, which pose serious risks to air traffic operations. At many facilities nationwide, controllers were working mandatory overtime and six-day work weeks to cover the shortage.

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Due to staffing shortages, the FAA has also extended cuts to minimum flight requirements for staffing at congested New York City-area airports through October 2024.

The news comes as the 2023 holiday travel season sees its biggest season in years. Thousands of flights have been canceled or delayed as a result of staffing shortages and severe weather conditions.