Tag: FAA shutdown
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Trump Calls for Bonuses for ATC Workers Supporting Flights During Shutdown Amid Chaos
Overview of the Situation The fourth day of widespread flight restrictions has plunged the airline industry into disruption, with carriers canceling more than 2,100 flights and tallying 5,500 cancellations from Friday through Sunday. The ongoing shutdown has strained an already fragile system, with some air traffic controllers reporting they have not been paid for more…
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The Latest: Air Travel Grounded as Government Shutdown Forces Massive Flight Cancellations
Overview: FAA Orders Dramatic Flight Reductions The government shutdown has reached a new and disruptive milestone as the Federal Aviation Administration issued an unprecedented order to scale back flights nationwide. Beginning Friday morning, airlines began canceling hundreds of flights while travelers recalibrate plans amid uncertainty over schedules, refunds, and rebookings. The move reflects a rare…