Air Traffic and Airline Services Impacted by Government Shutdown
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Unpaid air traffic controllers are working long hours during the government shutdown, which could lead to increased absenteeism and impact air travel safety, reminiscent of the 2018-2019 shutdown. The workforce is critically understaffed, and the stress and uncertainty may affect their mental health and job performance, potentially influencing the shutdown's resolution.
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- Air traffic controllers going without pay as Trump administration warns about travel impacts Newsday
- Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to discuss government shutdown's potential impact on Newark Airport ABC7 New York
- US says subsidies for rural airline service to expire Sunday Reuters
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