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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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Duffy: Hegseth offered air traffic controllers from reserves amid shutdown shortage

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

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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 warns it could force 20% flight cuts if shutdown continues

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US Airlines Cancel Over 2,500 Flights Again

Analysts warn that the upheaval will intensify and spread far beyond air travel if cancellations keep growing and reach into Thanksgiving week.

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Recap: Flights canceled at Florida airports Friday in government shutdown

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US Airlines Cancel 1,000 Flights While Complying With Shutdown Order

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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The US air traffic control system is in desperate need of improvement. Would privatization help?

Some experts say there is a solution that could change the dynamic in relatively short order — either privatize air traffic control, or set up a separate government corporation that can run the system.

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‘Up to 15 or 20′ air traffic controllers are retiring daily, official says

The government has been short of air traffic controllers for years. The shutdown is only making it worse, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Sunday.

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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.

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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.