Government Shutdown Causes Over 6,000 Flight Delays and Air Traffic Disruptions
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The ongoing government shutdown has caused over 6,000 flight delays nationwide due to staffing shortages at the FAA, with air traffic controllers working without pay, leading to safety concerns and potential long-term impacts on the aviation industry.
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- Flight delays spike over 6,000 on Thursday as government shutdown cripples air traffic nationwide Fortune
- Air traffic controllers are taking side gigs amid government shutdown NBC News
- Lingering government shutdown causing flight delays and making air travel ‘less safe’ every day CNN
- U.S. transportation chief doesn't want air traffic controllers driving for Uber during shutdown CBS News
- Ground stops possible Saturday at Houston's airports, FAA reports KHOU
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