Air Traffic Disruptions Rise Amid Controller Shortages and Shutdown
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The US government shutdown has caused significant disruptions in air travel, especially at major airports like JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark, due to a shortage of air traffic controllers working without pay, leading to over 9,000 delays and 650 cancellations since October 30, with the 'Misery Map' highlighting the worst-hit airports.
- 'Misery map' shows which major airports are getting hit the hardest with flight delays and cancellations Business Insider
- 80% of NYC-area air traffic controllers absent amid 'surge' in callouts: FAA ABC News
- Flight delays, airport disruption fears grow as government shutdown drags on The Washington Post
- FAA warns of ‘surge’ in air traffic controllers calling out of work Politico
- Airlines plead for end of government shutdown as unpaid air traffic controllers prepare for busy holiday travel Fortune
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