Shutdown delays flights, strains staffing

U.S. airports experienced widespread flight delays and air-traffic staffing shortages as the government shutdown entered its second week, hitting Nashville and Chicago particularly hard.

The Independent

Major airports struggle with flight delays and staff shortages as government shutdown enters second week

More than 3,000 flight delays were reported Tuesday, with Nashville and Chicago airports being hit hard

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Helsingin Sanomat

USA | Government shutdown affects flights: last time, air traffic controllers' absences helped end the shutdown

Last time, air traffic controllers' absences were considered a key factor in ending the shutdown

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New York Times

Air Traffic Staffing Shortages Disrupt Travel for Second Straight Day

The national airspace has long been reeling from a staffing crisis among air traffic controllers, as the FAA grapples with a shortage of about 3,000 controllers.

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