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The Government Shutdown Is Finally Over, But Flight Disruptions Will Continue

November 12, 2025November 12, 2025 · Gadgets

The longest government shutdown in American history is officially over. Congress finally approved a funding bill on Wednesday night, effectively putting an end to the government shutdown on…

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Air travel headaches continue as cancellations and delays may stretch on after shutdown ends

November 12, 2025November 12, 2025 · Breaking News

Air travel disruptions continued on Wednesday, and even after lawmakers approved a deal to end the government shutdown, officials warned that delays and cancellations may persist.  The Department…

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Air traffic controllers miss second paycheck as House lawmakers scramble back to D.C.

November 11, 2025November 12, 2025 · Politics

Air traffic controllers missed their second paycheck as flyers continued to face uncertainty at airports nationwide. After being out of session since the government shutdown began, House lawmakers…

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See how often flights have been delayed at major airports during the government shutdown

November 6, 2025November 6, 2025 · Atlanta, Georgia Local News

Facing a shortage of air traffic controllers, data shows flight delays are on the rise as the government shutdown drags on. It’s a trend that is expected to…

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Flyers face uncertainty as FAA cuts flight traffic during shutdown

November 6, 2025November 6, 2025 · Politics

The Federal Aviation Administration ordered airlines to cut thousands of flights across the U.S. as the agency deals with shortages of air traffic controllers during the longest government…

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These 40 Airports Are About to Face Thousands of Flight Cancellations

November 6, 2025November 6, 2025 · Business

On November 5, the Trump administration announced its plan to cut 10 percent of air traffic at 40 of the country’s busiest airports. Analysts say it could force…

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FAA expected to list airports getting reduced flights during government shutdown

November 6, 2025November 6, 2025 · Orlando, Florida Local News

Travelers through some of the busiest U.S. airports can expect to learn Thursday whether they’ll see fewer flights as the government shutdown drags into a second month.The Federal…

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U.S. airlines ordered to slash thousands of flights due to government shutdown

November 5, 2025November 6, 2025 · Breaking News

U.S. airlines ordered to slash thousands of flights due to government shutdown – CBS News Watch CBS News Federal officials announced that the U.S. will reduce air traffic…

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U.S. airports see major delays amid shutdown staffing shortages

November 1, 2025November 1, 2025 · Chicago, Illinois Local News

U.S. airports see major delays amid shutdown staffing shortages – CBS News Watch CBS News Some of the busiest airports in the U.S. are experiencing major delays caused…

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Airlines are feeding air traffic controllers as they miss their first full paychecks

October 28, 2025October 28, 2025 · Finance

Some airlines are stepping in to help feed air traffic controllers and other unpaid federal aviation workers who missed their first full paycheck on Tuesday, Day 28 of the…

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Flight delays persist Monday as air traffic controllers face work without pay

October 27, 2025October 27, 2025 · Dallas, Texas Local News

Roughly 2,800 flights were delayed across the U.S. on Monday, Day 27 of the government shutdown, as more essential workers failed to show up to work.  In addition…

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Air traffic controller working unpaid during shutdown delivers food to support family

October 24, 2025October 25, 2025 · Breaking News

Air traffic controllers are among the hundreds of thousands of federal workers affected by the government shutdown. Though deemed essential, they’re working without pay, putting serious strain on…

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Duffy says he doesn’t want air traffic controllers driving for Uber during shutdown

October 23, 2025October 23, 2025 · Finance

U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy on Thursday raised concerns about air traffic controllers taking on second jobs to pay their bills during the government shutdown. “If…

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Transportation Secretary Duffy warns of more travel disruptions as shutdown continues

October 20, 2025October 20, 2025 · Finance

Air travel could face more disruptions as the government shutdown enters its 20th day, with air traffic controllers starting to exhibit “frustration” at their delayed compensation, Transportation Secretary…

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Government shutdown brings air traffic control staffing issues, wider layoffs

October 10, 2025October 11, 2025 · Breaking News

The government shutdown is bringing more staffing issues at air traffic control facilities across the country. Meanwhile, OMB Director Russ Vought said the Trump administration has started handing…

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How air traffic controllers navigate through government shutdown – WTOP News

October 9, 2025October 9, 2025 · Washington DC Local News

A 35-year veteran controller who worked at several major U.S. facilities and airport towers talked with WTOP about the challenges faced in the procession, including the government shutdown.…

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Daily Charlotte flight delays in the hundreds now as government shutdown drags on

October 9, 2025October 9, 2025 · Charlotte, North Carolina Local News

Amid the ongoing federal government shutdown, daily flight delays in Charlotte have soared above 100 this week, as a nationwide shortage of air traffic controllers disrupts airport operations…

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Staffing shortages cause more US flight delays as government shutdown reaches 7th day

October 7, 2025October 7, 2025 · Orlando, Florida Local News

Staffing shortages led to more flight delays at airports across the U.S. on Tuesday as the federal government shutdown stretched into a seventh day, while union leaders for…

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Air traffic controllers told to keep working during government shutdown

October 6, 2025October 6, 2025 · Finance

The union representing the nation’s air traffic controllers is directing its members to keep working during the U.S. government shutdown now stretching into its second week, with the labor…

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FAA investigating near collision of two jets at Reagan National Airport – WTOP News

FAA investigating near collision of two jets at Reagan National Airport – WTOP News

April 18, 2024April 18, 2024 · Washington DC Local News

Two passenger jets came within 400 feet of each other before controllers took last-minute evasive action and immediately stopped the two planes at Reagan National Airport on Thursday.…

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