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How is the shutdown affecting travel?

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The government shutdown is causing widespread flight delays and some cancellations due to staffing shortages among unpaid air traffic controllers. Major airports like Newark, Phoenix, Denver, Dallas, and Nashville are experiencing significant disruptions. Some control towers, such as Burbank, have operated without staff, leading to confusion and delays. Safety remains a concern as federal workers face stress and uncertainty.

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Government shutdown impacts growing with time

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  • Federal workers and military personnel are missing scheduled paychecks due to the shutdown. 29s
  • Funding for flights to rural airports is running out, likely causing cancellations. 49s
  • Airports are experiencing increased sick calls from air traffic controllers, leading to delays. 1m 0s
  • The White House is using tariff revenues to keep the WIC nutrition program operational during the shutdown. 1m 35s
  • Economists warn the shutdown could slow the economy and risk recession if it continues. 1m 52s
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Government shutdown impacts growing with time
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Scripps News
12 hours ago
Government shutdown impacts growing with time

A program subsidizing flights to small rural airports is expected to run out of money, likely canceling scheduled flights, and sick calls from air traffic controllers are increasing.

Aviation less safe during any government shutdown, union warns
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CBS America
14 hours ago
Aviation less safe during any government shutdown, union warns

The shutdown is causing major delays and staffing shortages at airports, with aviation becoming less safe as stress and lack of resources increase.

Why the government shutdown is playing into travel delays
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CBS America
14 hours ago
Why the government shutdown is playing into travel delays

A growing number of air traffic controllers are calling out sick, and 53% of recent flight delays are due to staffing issues.

Government shutdown, staffing issues lead to flight delays
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CBS America
24 hours ago
Government shutdown, staffing issues lead to flight delays

Staffing issues during the shutdown are injecting uncertainty and causing increased delays, though most flights are still departing on time.

Travelers face delays as shutdown worsens flight chaos
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CBS America
2 days ago
Travelers face delays as shutdown worsens flight chaos

Travelers are experiencing delays and cancellations due to shortages of unpaid air traffic controllers, with some airports operating for hours without staff.

Government shutdown affecting air travel nationwide
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Scripps Local
2 days ago
Government shutdown affecting air travel nationwide

The shutdown is impacting travel as air traffic controllers call out sick while being forced to work without pay, causing delays at major airports.

Staffing issues cause thousands of flight delays amid shutdown
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CBS America
2 days ago
Staffing issues cause thousands of flight delays amid shutdown

Burbank Airport and others experienced hours without air traffic controllers, causing significant delays but not a major increase in cancellations.

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