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Exhausted, unpaid air traffic controllers warn as government shutdown puts plane passengers at risk

The safety of every American plane passenger is being imperiled as the government shutdown drags into its second week, irate air traffic controllers say.

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Denver air traffic controllers work without pay as government shutdown persists

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Air traffic control staffing shortages cause more flight delays as government shutdown drags on for eighth day

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What to Do if Your Flight Is Delayed or Canceled During the US Government Shutdown

The federal government shutdown has entered its second week, and already shortages of air traffic controllers have strained operations and disrupted flights at some U.S. airports.

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Flight delays spread to major airports across US

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Expect delays at Reagan National Airport amid shortages FAA says

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As more air traffic controllers miss work, Transportation secretary threatens to fire ‘problem children’ controllers

As the ninth day of the government shutdown wears on, the focus is on how many air traffic controllers show up to work tonight. The Federal Aviation Administration reported staffing shortages for controllers dealing with airspace in 11 different places Thursday evening,

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Staffing Shortages Hit 8 Air Traffic Hubs Thursday Evening—Here’s What To Know

Cracks in the air travel system are widening, as air traffic controllers bear the strain of an understaffed system and no pay until the government shutdown ends.

Only in America: Burbank’s air traffic control shutdown

It’s time for the U.S. to join the rest of the world in recognizing that governments should regulate safety but not run air traffic control.

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Air traffic controllers in Colorado still reporting to work without pay amid growing uncertainty

It's been more than a week since the federal government shut down, and air traffic controllers are among the thousands of essential employees still reporting to work — without pay. They guide nearly 3 million passengers a day through U.S. skies. Now, they're doing it short-staffed, overworked, and under growing financial strain.

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