Flight delays become more common
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The FAA is preparing for more possible ground stops and delays at several major airports amid air traffic controller shortages in the government shutdown.
FAA staffing shortages slam 50 airports over the weekend as air traffic controllers are set to miss first full paycheck - Staff shortages have increased four times over October 2024 as a federal gover
On Tuesday, air traffic controllers missed their first full paycheck because of the government shutdown. Since they're considered essential employees, they must continue working without pay.
Flight delays and cancellations escalated over the weekend, with real-time flight tracking data confirming over 8,000 delays across the United States on Sunday, which was up from approximately 5,300 the previous day. Up-to-date flight information can be found in this real-time flight tracker.
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