Air Traffic Controllers Miss Paychecks As Shutdown Deepens

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U.S. air traffic controllers missed their first full paychecks as the government shutdown entered its fourth week, driving a surge in flight delays from severe staffing shortages. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said staffing accounted for nearly half of recent delays, with major airports like Philadelphia and Denver hit hardest. Union leaders are urging travelers to demand congressional action to end the shutdown.

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00:00It's Benzinga bringing Wall Street to Main Street.

00:02U.S. air traffic controllers missed their first full paychecks Tuesday since the government shutdown began

00:07as flight delays tied to staffing shortages surged, according to The Wall Street Journal.

00:11Union officials and Transformation Secretary Sean Duffy said air traffic controllers working without pay during the shutdown

00:17faced growing financial strain and worsening recruitment challenges.

00:21Duffy said staffing caused 44% of Sunday's flight delays and 24% on Monday, compared with about 5% earlier this year.

00:27The Federal Aviation Administration reported shortages affecting airports in Philadelphia and Denver and across the western U.S.

00:34Union leaders are urging travelers to pressure Congress to end the shutdown, now entering its fourth week.

00:39For all things money, visit Benzinga.com.

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