Is aviation safe during the shutdown?

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Aviation is considered less safe during a government shutdown due to staffing shortages, increased stress, and lack of support services. Delays and inefficiencies are common, and while safety remains a top priority, risks increase the longer the shutdown continues.

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Aviation less safe during any government shutdown, union warns

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The government shutdown is causing major delays and staffing shortages at airports.
Flight attendants and other aviation workers report increased safety risks during shutdowns. 37s
Federal workers, including air traffic controllers, are working long hours without pay and lack support from furloughed agencies. 1m 22s
Stress and distraction from unpaid work may compromise safety in sensitive aviation roles. 2m 0s
Union leaders urge elected officials to resolve the shutdown and address related crises. 2m 57s

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CBS America

14 hours ago

Aviation less safe during any government shutdown, union warns

Aviation is less safe during any government shutdown and every day that it goes on it becomes less and less safe, according to the president of the Association of Flight Attendants.

CBS America

14 hours ago

Aviation less safe during any government shutdown, union warns

There will be a slowdown and inefficiencies as the system is slowed down to maintain safety, but air traffic controllers are working extended hours under stress.

CBS America

14 hours ago

Aviation less safe during any government shutdown, union warns

Federal workers coming to work without pay becomes increasingly unsafe, as distractions from financial stress affect safety-sensitive jobs.

Travelers face delays as shutdown worsens flight chaos

CBS America

2 days ago

Travelers face delays as shutdown worsens flight chaos

Transportation Secretary states that if issues in the tower affect controllers' ability to control airspace, flight rates are reduced or cancelled to keep skies safe.

Staffing issues cause thousands of flight delays amid shutdown

CBS America

2 days ago

Staffing issues cause thousands of flight delays amid shutdown

The FAA reduces the flow of flights to affected airports to whatever safe level can be absorbed by facilities with available staff.

Is aviation safe during the shutdown?

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