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Longest U.S. government shutdown in history could hit Canadians’ travel plans: expert
Nearly 13,000 air traffic controllers working without pay have caused staffing shortages and delays that disrupt both U.S. airports and Canadian flights over U.S. airspace.
- On Wednesday, the U.S. government shutdown reached its 36th day, marking the longest in history as federal workers remain unpaid.
- A partisan deadlock over expiring health-care benefits has stalled passage, with Republicans saying their bill is uncontroversial while Democrats insist on the extension.
- The FAA reported nearly 13,000 controllers worked unpaid, with half of core 30 facilities experiencing staffing shortages and nearly 80 at New York-area facilities, prompting delays.
- John Gradek warned that the integrated North American air travel system means Canadian travellers could face disruption since `In normal times, the handoff between Canadian and U.S. air traffic controller is seamless`, but slowdowns in places like Albuquerque could impact Canadian carriers.
- Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy told CNBC on Monday there's been a rolling thunder throughout the system, while Houston's Bush Intercontinental Airport warned Sunday security screening could take three hours.
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Longest U.S. government shutdown in history could hit Canadians' travel plans: expert
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·Winnipeg, Canada
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It is the longest government shutdown in the United States so far. The consequences also affect tourism. Even parts of the airspace could be blocked. What travellers have to adjust to because of the shutdown – and what needs to be taken into account.
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