Air Travel Chaos Escalates Amid Shutdown and Staffing Disputes
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The US government shutdown has led to significant disruptions in air travel, with staffing shortages at the FAA causing flight cancellations and delays, while President Trump has proposed bonuses for controllers who work during the shutdown and pay cuts for those who don't, amid ongoing political debates and safety concerns.
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- Trump demands $10,000 bonuses for air traffic controllers who worked during shutdown and pay cuts for those who didn’t amid flight chaos Fortune
- ‘What Was the Point?’ Travelers Battle Airport Disruptions Amid Shutdown Talks. The New York Times
- In Seattle, flights are canceled and paychecks missed as private flights barely dip The Seattle Times
- FAA orders airport closure for Phoenix Sky Harbor. Commercial flights continue azcentral.com and The Arizona Republic
- More flight cancellations after shutdown’s worst day for air travel The Washington Post
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