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Air traffic controllers, the shutdown

Air traffic controllers warn of 'tipping point' as U.S. government shutdown drags on

As the U.S. government shutdown enters a record 36th day, air traffic controllers, who are required to work without pay, are feeling the squeeze.

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Unpaid and stressed out: Air traffic controllers are struggling through shutdown, says union leader

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Worst weekend for air traffic controller staffing since start of shutdown

U.S. air, flights canceled Saturday

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’It’s all based on safety': Retired air traffic controller reacts to flight reductions

A retired air traffic controller explained how reductions in flights during the government shutdown will reduce stress on controllers.

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More than 800 flights canceled Saturday as officials reduce U.S. air traffic

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The FAA's air traffic reductions are taking effect. Here's what to know

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What Travelers Need to Know About the Flight Cuts Tied to the Shutdown

As the government shutdown continues, more challenges await passengers as they deal with the Trump administration’s announcement of a 10 percent cut in flights at 40 U.S. airports.

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Travelers face mounting delays this weekend as airlines cut hundreds of flights due to the shutdown. Here’s what to know

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US delays flights at 8 airports due to short staffing of air traffic controllers

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See Where Flights Have Been Canceled Across the U.S.

The reduction in traffic comes weeks before the busy holiday travel season begins in the United States.

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Congress remains gridlocked as air travel worsens due to shutdown

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US Air travel collapses: 800+ flights cancelled nationwide amid govt shutdown; 40 airports affected

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How air traffic controllers keep US skies safe — and how to become one

With the FAA cutting 10% of flights starting Friday, air traffic controllers are currently unpaid in some of the most stressful jobs in the country.

Fact Check: Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy Did NOT Say Pilots Don't Need Air Traffic Controllers And Should 'Suck It Up And Go With Their Gut Feelings'

Did U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy say in a Fox News interview in November 2025 that "Pilots need to stop depending on air traffic controllers. They need to suck it up and go with their gut feelings"?

Odd Jobs and DoorDash: How Air Traffic Controllers Are Surviving

Five weeks into the government shutdown, controllers across the country, forced to work without pay, are taking second jobs to stay afloat.

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

The Department of Transportation may close some parts of the airspace if enough air traffic controllers don’t show up to work, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Tuesday.

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Colorado lawmakers ask FAA to approve plan to pay Denver air traffic controllers

The ongoing shutdown means that air traffic controllers at Denver International Airport have been working without pay, with many taking second jobs to try to make ends meet. Now, Colorado lawmakers are pushing for the Federal Aviation Administration to approve the airport's emergency waiver that would allow its air traffic controllers to be paid during the shutdown.

Delhi airport: Air traffic control system glitch delays over 800 flights; AAI addresses tech issue

With the system issues continuing, air traffic controllers are preparing the flight plans manually with available data, which is a time-consuming process, and as a result, many flights are getting del

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‘Hundreds’ More Air Traffic Controllers Could Quit Starting Friday—As Major Hubs Brace For Thousands Of Cancelled Flights

Sixty-hour workweeks, low morale and missed paychecks have driven air traffic controllers to their breaking point.

Apple, Chernin Team for Air Traffic Controller Thriller ‘The Flick’ (Exclusive)

Apple TV is hoping to keep the planes in the sky with The Flick, a thriller centered on a heroic air traffic controller. Apple Original Films has picked up The Flick, an unpublished short story from writer Matt Hickey set in the high-pressure world of air traffic control.