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FAA reduces air traffic during government shutdown

FAA cuts to air traffic begins Friday as government shutdown continues

Travelers described the chaos inside crowded U.S. airports after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) cut flights amid the ongoing federal government shutdown.

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Thousands of flights cancelled or delayed in US as air traffic control hit by government shutdown

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

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FAA expected to reduce air traffic at all 3 DC-area airports

The Federal Aviation Administration is cutting flights at the nation’s busiest airports, including BWI, Reagan National and Dulles.

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U.S. Flight Cancellations Accelerate As Airlines Comply With Government Shutdown Order

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FAA flight cuts: Full list of 40 airports to be hit by reductions amid government shutdown

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US to cut flights 10% at 40 airports in government shutdown

Duffy said as a result of the shutdown, air traffic controllers were about to go a full month without pay.

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Pittsburgh airport monitoring collateral impact of FAA's air-traffic reductions

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Flyers face uncertainty as FAA cuts flight traffic during shutdown

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

The government shutdown is taking a growing toll on air traffic controllers who are working without pay. Staffing shortages led to big delays over the weekend, raising concerns about travel chaos.

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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.

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Air Traffic Controllers Are Resigning Due To Shutdown Stress, Union President Warns

Nick Daniels, president of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association, said workers have gone too long without paychecks to work safely.

What air traffic controllers do -- and how you can become one

According to the FAA, it is highly competitive to become an air traffic controller, as candidates must be under 31 years old and pass yearly medical evaluations and multiple specialized tests, among other requirements. Controllers are also forced to retire at age 56.

Air traffic controllers union chief says it will ‘take months’ to recover from shutdown

Nick Daniels, president of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association, joins Meet the Press NOW to call for an immediate end to the government shutdown as air traffic controllers face mounting stress without pay.

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.

This Government Shutdown Is Especially Bad For Air Travel, And The Air Traffic Controller Union President Just Explained Why

Earlier this week, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced a 10% reduction in flights across 40 airports.