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Flights delayed amid ATC shortages

Federal Aviation Administration facilities across the country face air traffic controller shortages as the government shutdown is in its fifth week. Around 13,000 air traffic controllers missed their first full paycheck Tuesday and could miss at least two more by Thanksgiving if the stalemate continues – creating a potentially chaotic holiday travel season.
Oct 31, 2025 (01:57)
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