North Texas travelers are dealing with increased air travel anxiety because of a Federal Aviation Administration mandate to airlines to decrease their flight schedules at 40 of the nation’s busiest airports.
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- The U.S. Senate is nearing a compromise to end a 41-day government shutdown, but air traffic controllers remain unpaid and FAA flight restrictions continue.
- President Trump proposed a $10,000 bonus for air traffic controllers working during the shutdown and suggested docking pay for those calling out sick, which union leaders criticized. 25s
- The FAA mandated airlines to decrease flight schedules at 40 major airports, including Dallas Love Field and DFW, leading to increased traveler anxiety and flight cancellations. 55s
- Many air traffic controllers, TSA agents, and FAA employees have missed multiple paychecks, resulting in staff shortages and personal hardship. 1m 12s
- The U.S. Transportation Secretary warned that continued shutdown could further deteriorate travel conditions, potentially reducing travel to a trickle by Thanksgiving. 2m 48s