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How the shutdown is making the air traffic controller shortage worse and leading to flight delays

Working without regular pay, combined with the possibility that they won’t get paid at all, is resulting in real financial stress for air traffic controllers, who perform one of the most stressful jo...

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Air traffic controllers are about to miss their first paycheck. Some are now forced to get a side gig.

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Government shutdown continues to disrupt flights as air traffic controllers work without pay

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Up to Half of Flight Delays Are Due to Air Traffic Controller Staffing

With air traffic controllers poised to miss their first full paycheck next week, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy told reporters Friday that since the shutdown started, up to 53% of daily flight de...

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The government shutdown is disrupting air travel. Sean Duffy visited PHL to blame Democrats.

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More than 13,000 air traffic controllers working without pay during government shutdown: DOT

Trump official threatens to fire 'problem children' air traffic controllers — how to get compensated for delays

Air traffic controllers are deemed essential and are required to work even without compensation. Pay for time worked during a shutdown is normally distributed once the government is up and running again. But Duffy says those who are found to be “problem children” may instead be removed from their jobs.

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Airlines, Pilots Demand Action as Democrat Shutdown Pushes Air Travel to the Edge

As air traffic controllers and TSA agents work without paychecks and widespread flight disruptions threaten to upend holiday travel, Democrats’ shameful

How Two Ride-Share Guys And An ER Doc Are Building An Air Traffic Control System For Healthcare

Startup Sage Care is coming out of stealth with $20 million in funding and customers that include Bronson Healthcare and White Plains Hospital.

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How the Government Shutdown Is Making the Air Traffic Controller Shortage Worse

Before the shutdown, there was already a critical shortage of air traffic controllers. Coupled with workers calling in sick in recent days, this has led to severe travel delays at many major airports, such as those in Atlanta and Denver, and regional ones, like those serving Burbank, California, and Daytona Beach, Florida.