US Shutdown Triggers Flight Delays as Airports Face Staff Shortage | Vantage on Firstpost | N18G

Nearly 3,000 flights were delayed across the United States on October 8, the third such day, as the federal government shutdown entered its second week. More than 10,000 delays were reported earlier in the week. Air traffic controllers and airport security officers, classified as essential workers, continue to work without pay, leading to staffing shortages and slower flight schedules. Some control towers, including those at Hollywood Burbank and Nashville, temporarily shut down, while major hubs such as Chicago, Dallas, and Newark also faced disruptions. The FAA maintains that safety is not at risk, but pressure on America’s air travel network continues to rise.

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