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Shutdown impact on air traffic controllers 'unacceptable'

Government shutdown continues to add to stress on air traffic controllers and disrupt flights

The ongoing government shutdown continues to disrupt flights at times and put pressure on air traffic controllers who are working without pay.

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What Fliers Need to Know About Air Traffic Control Amid the Government Shutdown

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Air traffic controllers have become reluctant bargaining chips in the government shutdown. They just want to get paid.

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Lingering government shutdown causing flight delays and making air travel ‘less safe’ every day

Every day of the federal government shutdown air traffic controllers calling out sick have caused flight delays, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Friday.

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White House warns government shutdown could lead to holiday travel meltdown

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Transportation chief warns of travel impacts amid shutdown

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Transportation Secretary Duffy ‘can’t guarantee’ on-time flights during shutdown

“I can’t guarantee you that your flight’s going to be on time. I can’t guarantee that your flight’s not going to be canceled. It’s going to depend on our air traffic controllers coming in to work ever...

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US warns of further flight delays if shutdown persists

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Duffy doesn't want air traffic controllers working side gigs

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What Air Travelers Can Expect If The Shutdown Drags On

Historically, lapses in federal funding have led to longer lines at airport security checkpoints, more flight disruptions and slowdowns in processing passports and visas—though travelers may not see those impacts immediately.

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FAA cites air traffic controller shortages as cause of growing flight disruptions

The Federal Aviation Administration says a nationwide shortage of air traffic controllers has caused thousands of flight delays.

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Air traffic staffing problems mount during shutdown, hitting Newark Airport

The ongoing federal government shutdown is starting to ripple through the skies over the New York region – and Newark Liberty International Airport is feeling the strain already.

Newark, LaGuardia airports struggle with delays as government shutdown disrupts flights

Earlier this week, flights were delayed at New York’s LaGuardia Airport and New Jersey’s Newark Airport because of air traffic controller shortages