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Flight disruptions could persist after government shutdown ends

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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is pledging to pay air traffic controllers about 70% of their missed pay 24 to 48 hours after the government reopens, but reversing the FAA-mandated airline service cuts won't be immediate. Currently, 6% of flights have been cut at the country's busiest airports.

Breakdown
  • Travelers remain uncertain as air travel disruptions continue amid the government shutdown. 6s
  • Transportation Secretary warns of possible travel gridlock and potential grounding of planes if the shutdown persists. 19s
  • Air traffic controllers will receive about 70 percent of missed pay within 24 to 48 hours after reopening, but flight service cuts will not be reversed immediately. 33s
  • Currently, 6 percent of flights are cut at 40 major airports, with gradual restoration planned as data allows. 41s
  • Airlines warn that further delays in reopening the government could impact the Thanksgiving travel rush, and rebuilding schedules will take several days. 1m 6s
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