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Air Travel Crisis Looms Amid Ongoing Government Shutdown

10/31/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration warned of an air travel crisis tied to the shutdown.
The government shutdown began on October 1.
Vice President JD Vance highlighted concerns that air traffic controllers are missing paychecks.
The Federal Aviation Administration is short about 3,000 controllers.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned pay strain could drive departures or side jobs, risking airspace management.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration warned of an air travel crisis tied to the shutdown.
The government shutdown began on October 1.
Vice President JD Vance highlighted concerns that air traffic controllers are missing paychecks.
The Federal Aviation Administration is short about 3,000 controllers.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned pay strain could drive departures or side jobs, risking airspace management.