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

The US federal government has now officially been shut down for more than two weeks, and the nation’s air travel system is feeling the strain.

FOX 26 Houston · 2h

Airlines step up as thousands of air traffic controllers go unpaid

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The future of air traffic control grows more uncertain as the federal government shutdown continues

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FAA urges lawmakers to reopen the government amid staffing shortages

Federal Aviation Administration officials on Friday night urged Congress to approve government funding as more air traffic controllers call in sick amid the shutdown.

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Staff shortages from government shutdown cause delays at US airports

Axios · 22h

Staffing shortages mire air travel as shutdown stretches on

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80% of NYC-area air traffic controllers absent amid 'surge' in callouts: FAA

A surge in callouts among air traffic controllers "is straining staffing levels" at multiple airports across the U.S. -- including in the New York City area where 80% of controllers are absent, the Federal Aviation Administration said Friday evening.

Air traffic controllers issue desperate plea as families struggle without paychecks

Air traffic controllers press lawmakers to end government shutdown, saying unpaid workers and staffing shortages are putting aviation safety at risk.