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Former FAA official warns of major flight disruptions as government shutdown nears one-month mark

Air traffic controllers struggle without paychecks during 27-day shutdown. Expert predicts travel chaos similar to 2019 unless government reopens soon. Read More

FAA Expert Warns of Air Travel Meltdown Within Days

The former FAA official says that amid the government shutdown, air traffic controllers are reaching a painful tipping point. Read More

Vance predicts holiday air travel will be ‘a disaster’ if shut down does not end

Vice President JD Vance predicted on Thursday that holiday air travel will be a “disaster” if the government shutdown does not end. “It could be a disaster,” Vance told reporters following a ... Read More

How could a government shutdown affect travel around the U.S.?

Although a short U.S. government shutdown would be unlikely to have much impact on air travel, a prolonged impasse could lead to disruptions for passengers and financial losses for businesses, ... Read More

Air traffic controllers who duck unpaid work during the gov't shutdown could be fired, Duffy warns

Even though the U.S. has a stark shortage of air traffic controllers, ones who call in sick instead of working without a paycheck during the federal government shutdown risk being fired, the U.S. Read More

TSA and FAA still working as shutdown continues (for now)

TSA officers and air traffic controllers are required to work without pay during the government shutdown. Air travel has seen minimal impact so far, with normal wait times and few cancellations ... Read More

Transportation Secretary Duffy warns of more travel disruptions as shutdown continues

Secretary Duffy said air traffic controllers are frustrated at lack of pay, with some looking for other ways to make money during the shutdown. Read More

How will a government shutdown hurt air travel? Are the FAA, TSA affected? What to know

The Federal Aviation Administration's air traffic control system and the Transportation Security Administration are considered essential and are required to work during a shutdown. The U.S. Department ... Read More

FAA braces for nationwide flight disruptions as air traffic controller shortages hit major airports

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is bracing for nationwide air traffic disruptions Tuesday night as staffing shortages hit several major control centers, including Chicago, Nashville, Houston ... Read More