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Air traffic controllers warn of 'tipping point' as U.S. government shutdown drags on

As the U.S. government shutdown enters a record 36th day, air traffic controllers, who are required to work without pay, are feeling the squeeze.

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What to Know About 10% Reduction in Flights at U.S. Airports Caused by the Government Shutdown

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FAA to cut 10 percent of flights at ‘high-traffic’ airports amid shutdown

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Major US air traffic staffing shortages snarl thousands of flights

U.S. airlines and travelers slogged through a second day of flight cuts across the country on Saturday as the government shutdown was expected to drive more cancellations in the days to come.

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Travel chaos as flights canceled or delayed by FAA cuts

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US warns it could force 20% flight cuts if shutdown continues

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US air travel could 'slow to a trickle' as shutdown bites: transport secretary

"It's only going to get worse," Duffy said on CNN's "State of the Union," a Sunday news talk show.

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MAP: These airports are expected to have worst delays, cancellations until shutdown ends

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US airlines' daily cancellations top 2,000 for first time since shutdown cuts began

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Is it safe to fly during the government shutdown? Experts weigh in.

Despite delays at some airports caused by staff shortages, government officials and aviation experts say flying is safe.

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How air traffic controllers keep US skies safe — and how to become one

With the FAA cutting 10% of flights starting Friday, air traffic controllers are currently unpaid in some of the most stressful jobs in the country.

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What caused the UPS plane crash? What we know and don't know.

Determining the cause of the crash will be part of an already-in-progress National Transportation Safety Board investigation.

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Air traffic controllers are about to miss their first paycheck. Some are now forced to get a side gig.

Air traffic controllers are about to miss their first paycheck. Some are now forced to get a side gig. Four days into the government shutdown, Jack Criss, an air traffic control specialist at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland, assumed a second role — driving for DoorDash.

Gizmodo

Thousands of Overworked Air Traffic Controllers Are Now Doing Their Job With No Paycheck in Sight

Air traffic controllers are overworked and traumatized. Now with a government shutdown, it’s about to get worse for the people who are in charge of making sure air travel is safe and efficient. The government shutdown started on Wednesday and is ...

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Deadly UPS plane crash sparks airport shutdown and travel disruptions

A deadly UPS cargo plane crash at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport triggered a temporary airfield shutdown, and could lead to delays.

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Engine fell off US cargo plane before deadly crash: officials

The death toll from a cargo plane crash in the southern US state of Kentucky rose to 11 on Wednesday, with investigators saying the accident was caused by one of

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Why Some Air Traffic Controllers' Salaries Were More Than The FAA Administrator's In 2024

Air traffic control towers have been in the headlines this year, likely more than anyone (both in the industry and travelers alike) would have wanted them to be. A tragic accident in understaffed air traffic control areas near Reagan National Airport (DCA ...

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Delta's CEO Explains Why Air Traffic Control Systems Are Slowing Down Our Flights

Air traffic controllers have one of the highest-pressure jobs with the most responsibility on the planet. According to the Federal Aviation Administration, the United States' Air Traffic Organization is responsible for more than three million fliers on a ...

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ATC delays, coordination ‘failure’ among factors behind Air Arabia A320, AeroLogic 777F airprox

Indian investigators have identified coordination "failure" and delays in air traffic control responsiveness as key factors leading to a loss of separation between two Mumbai-bound aircraft.