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Transportation Department May Close Parts of Airspace If Government Shutdown Continues

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Tuesday that the U.S. might be forced to close parts of its airspace if staffing shortages amid the government shutdown continue.

Daily Voice on MSN · 19h

'Mass Chaos': Parts Of US Airspace May Close Amid Gov't Shutdown, Trump Admin. Warns

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US Transportation Secretary warns US gov't shutdown could force US air traffic closure

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US Flight Delays Spike as Air Traffic Controller Absences Increase

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Monday the Trump administration would shutter the U.S. aviation system if he thought an ongoing government shutdown was making it unsafe to travel.

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DOT may close certain parts of the airspace due to air traffic controller shortages

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Shutdown could close some US airspace, airline stocks fall

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Duffy predicts ‘mass chaos’ in skies if shutdown continues into next week

The U.S. Travel Association said in a letter to Congressional leaders this week that the economy has already lost more than $4 billion because of the shutdown, and the industry worries the impact will...

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'Mass chaos': Duffy says he might have to close some airspace next week amid shutdown

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Some U.S. airspace might be closed if shutdown continues, Duffy says

Texas airports see major delays, long security lines

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Texas airports see major delays, long security lines as government shutdown continues

Airports across the country have experienced shortages of air traffic controllers and security workers, who have gone weeks without pay amid the shutdown.

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White House says 'thank a Democrat' for weekend airport delays as government shutdown drags on

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Flight delays could worsen as government shutdown drags on

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Federal shutdown could affect air travel. How to check flight status, delays

As the federal government shutdown continues, the FAA and the nation's air traffic control system are being increasingly affected, leading to delays at major airports across the U.S. that could impact...

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Major airport closures and flight delays amid government shutdown

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Big delays at LAX and San Diego airport amid air traffic control staffing shortage

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Ground delay ordered at Sky Harbor. Why flights are delayed

Flights arriving and departing from Sky Harbor are delayed because of staffing shortages at the airport's air traffic control tower, according to the FAA.

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US airports most likely to see delays this Thanksgiving

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Thanksgiving travel at risk? How a government shutdown might impact your trip

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Houston Airports Paralyzed by TSA Shortage: Passengers Face Five-Hour Security Lines

Houston’s major airports have become the epicenter of the federal government shutdown’s devastating impact on air travel, with passengers facing unprecedented wait times of up to five hours at security checkpoints as Transportation Security Administration

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US airport security TSA workers ride out shutdown with better pay, benefits than in 2019

Pay for the average TSA screener shot up to $61,840 in 2024 from $42,310 in 2019, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. During that shutdown, some screeners opted for comparable wages in the fast-food, construction and other industries.

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Shutdown staffing shortages strain some Social Security offices, air traffic controllers

An SSA spokesperson said two field offices were closed Monday, "due to limited staffing," and that one of them reopened for normal operations on Tuesday.

USA Today

FAA would furlough about a quarter of its staff if government shuts down

A potential government shutdown would furlough over 11,000 Federal Aviation Administration employees. Air traffic controllers and TSA officers would be required to work without pay, which could lead to flight delays. WASHINGTON – The Transportation ...

New York Post

Biden admin put Americans who flouted COVID mask mandate on no-fly list — which is usually reserved for terrorists

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration put Americans who defied COVID-19 mask mandates on no-fly lists — some of which are ordinarily used to flag suspected terrorists — according to preliminary findings from an internal Department of Homeland ...

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Transportation Secretary Issues Ominous Warning to All Travelers

As the government shutdown stretches into its second month, the airline industry is feeling the mounting pressure. With air traffic controllers and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers still working without pay,