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Government Shutdown Sparks Surge in Flight Delays

10/27/2025

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US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned that flight delays will worsen due to the ongoing government shutdown, now in its fourth week.
Air traffic controllers are working without pay, resulting in increased sick calls and staffing shortages, leading to over 3,000 recent flight delays.
The White House criticized Senate Democrats for the impasse, urging a resolution to prevent a "full-blown crisis" in air travel.
Key aviation groups demand immediate action to ensure payments for thousands of TSA agents and controllers still working without compensation.

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US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned that flight delays will worsen due to the ongoing government shutdown, now in its fourth week.
Air traffic controllers are working without pay, resulting in increased sick calls and staffing shortages, leading to over 3,000 recent flight delays.
The White House criticized Senate Democrats for the impasse, urging a resolution to prevent a "full-blown crisis" in air travel.
Key aviation groups demand immediate action to ensure payments for thousands of TSA agents and controllers still working without compensation.