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Flight Normalcy Delayed by Controller Shortages and Fatigue

11/7/2025

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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said flights will not return to normal immediately after reopening due to controller shortages.
Duffy added the union indicated it would take time for all controllers to resume work.
The Federal Aviation Administration has reduced airline capacity at 40 airports during the shutdown.
The National Air Traffic Controllers Association said many controllers are taking second jobs due to low pay, increasing fatigue.

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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said flights will not return to normal immediately after reopening due to controller shortages.
Duffy added the union indicated it would take time for all controllers to resume work.
The Federal Aviation Administration has reduced airline capacity at 40 airports during the shutdown.
The National Air Traffic Controllers Association said many controllers are taking second jobs due to low pay, increasing fatigue.