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What the Government Shutdown Might Mean for Flights and Other Travel in the US
Shutdown risks furloughing 3,500 aviation professionals and forcing 13,000 air traffic controllers to work without pay, potentially causing delays and cancellations, U.S. Travel Association says.
- On Wednesday, the federal government shut down after funding talks collapsed, leaving FAA and TSA employees working without pay until the shutdown ends.
- The Department of Transportation warned that more than 11,000 FAA employees would be furloughed, halting aviation rule making and safety oversight during the shutdown.
- More than 13,000 air traffic controllers must work without pay, and about 50,000 TSA employees who staff airport security checkpoints must also continue unpaid; past absences halted flights at LaGuardia Airport.
- Geoff Freeman of the U.S. Travel Association warned that the shutdown costs the travel economy $1 billion per week, while Airlines for America said flights may slow and disruptions could worsen.
- Earlier this year, air-traffic control facilities had 2,000 employees short, and NATCA said a shutdown adds unnecessary distraction and strain, halting training and field instruction.
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Cincinnati EnquirerHow will a government shutdown hurt air travel? Are the FAA, TSA affected? What to know
Federal workers in the FAA and TSA are required to work through the government shutdown, but airports and airline travel could still be affected.
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