Sean Duffy Warns US May Be Forced To Close Some Airspace If Government Shutdown Continues: 'It's Only Going To Get Worse'

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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned that the 35-day government shutdown could force partial airspace closures due to severe air traffic controller shortages. Over 46% of recent flight delays are linked to staffing, with 80% of NYC controllers absent last week. Airports are bracing for major disruptions as political blame intensifies.

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

00:02U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned in a press conference on Tuesday that a 35-day

00:07government shutdown could force the closure of parts of national airspace. Duffy warned

00:11the shutdown could cause mass flight delays, widespread cancellations, and possible airspace

00:17closures due to unmanageable staffing levels. Duffy said staffing shortages caused over 46%

00:22of flight delays on November 3rd and shared a video criticizing Democrats out of the Thanksgiving

00:26travel season. FAA data shows about 11,000 certified air traffic controllers nationwide are working

00:33without pay, with 80% of New York City staff absent last week. House Minority Leader Akeem

00:38Jeffries blamed Trump and Republicans for a shutdown. This airport's braced for worsening

00:42travel disruptions heading into the holiday season. For all things money, visit Benzinga.com.

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