Thousands of U.S. Flights Delayed as Government Shutdown Halts Paychecks

Flight disruptions growing as controllers face pressure after missing checks

The government shutdown reached a critical juncture as air traffic controllers missed their first full paycheck, raising concerns about potential flight disruptions across the country on what is typically one of the busiest travel days.After 28 days of the shutdown, the impact may finally reach Americans who haven't felt its effects directly. While federal workers and those relying on government programs like SNAP food assistance have been strug…

Thousands of U.S. flights delayed as government shutdown halts paychecks

Roughly 13,000 air traffic controllers and 50,000 Transportation Security Administration officers must work without pay amid a government shutdown.