Air Traffic Turmoil: Govt Shutdown Causes Staffing Struggle

The Federal Aviation Administration reported staffing issues causing flight delays at several airports, including Newark and Denver.

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00:00The FAA reported staffing issues causing flight delays at several airports, including Newark and Denver,

00:06due to air traffic controllers calling in sick during the federal government shutdown.

00:10Despite not being paid, 13,000 air traffic controllers and 50,000 TSA officers are required to work,

00:17with controllers facing their first missed paycheck on October 14th.

00:22Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy highlighted that staffing has been reduced by up to 50% in some areas,

00:27leading to significant flight delays, which were also made worse by weather.

00:32The shutdown has intensified political tensions, with President Donald Trump cutting over $28 billion in aid to Democratic-leaning states,

00:41and the union urging workers to maintain professionalism despite financial concerns.