Worries Grow over Air Traffic Tumult as Shutdown Hits Second Week

Worries grow over air traffic tumult as shutdown hits second week

Senators are growing increasingly concerned that the mounting flight delays and air traffic controller absences could balloon to the level experienced during the 2019 government shutdown, with some believing it could again be key to breaking the stalemate. Air traffic control staffing issues caused significant delays Monday and Tuesday as the shutdown extended into a second week, with roughly 10,000 flights being affected. Those troubles weren’t…

Flights Around U.S. Delayed by Hours as Air Traffic Controllers Go Without Pay in Government Shutdown

Monday evening flights into multiple major cities were delayed as the government shutdown continued, just hours after the Department of Transportation (DOT) warned that the funding halt has led to stressed-out air traffic controllers calling out sick as they wait to get paid again. The post Flights Around U.S. Delayed by Hours as Air Traffic Controllers Go Without Pay in Government Shutdown appeared first on Breitbart.

2025 US Shutdown Triggers Massive Flight Delays, Economic Losses

The Ripple Effects of Shutdown on Aviation As the U.S. government shutdown enters its second week in October 2025, flight delays are intensifying across major airports, driven by staffing shortages among air traffic controllers. What began as minor disruptions has escalated into widespread cancellations and long wait times, affecting thousands of passengers daily. Industry experts warn that without a resolution, the aviation system could face un…

Air traffic controllers working without pay begin to call out sick, leading to flight cancellations and delays nationwide - Connect FM | Local News Radio | Dubois, PA

(NEW YORK) — A week into the government shutdown, air traffic controller sick calls are beginning to cause delays and cancellations as a number of airport towers and control facilities don’t have enough staff to properly handle all flights. Controllers are considered essential workers and […]

Air traffic controllers working without pay begin to call out sick, leading to flight cancellations and delays nationwide | TALK! 100.7 FM

Mario Tama/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — A week into the government shutdown, air traffic controller sick calls are beginning to cause delays and cancellations as a number of airport towers and control facilities don’t have enough staff to properly handle all flights. Controllers are considered essential workers and are exempt from being furloughed during a shutdown. An estimated 13,294 controllers will continue to work without pay during the shutdo…