Air Traffic Control and Airport Delays Amid Government Shutdown and Staffing Challenges
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U.S. air traffic controllers are receiving partial paychecks due to the government shutdown, which may lead to missed paychecks if it continues. The shutdown has exacerbated existing staff shortages, causing delays and stress among controllers, who are also working without pay and taking on second jobs to make ends meet. The situation highlights ongoing issues in U.S. aviation staffing and funding.
Topics:nation#air-traffic-controllers#air-travel-delays#government-shutdown#paychecks#staff-shortages#world
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- GOP leaders say airports will be ‘flooded’ with cancellations if Democrats don’t budge The Hill
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