Airports from New York to Los Angeles experienced delays Monday night as air traffic controllers went without pay during the ongoing government shutdown.
The Federal Aviation Administration was experiencing staffing issues or anticipating shortages at airports and other air traffic control facilities Monday night. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said there has been a slight increase in sick calls since the government shutdown began.
-- NBC News (@nbcnews.com) Oct 6, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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Several airports experience delays as air traffic controllers go without pay
www.the-independent.com
... Airports from New York to Los Angeles experienced delays Monday night as air traffic controllers went without pay during the ongoing government shutdown.
It's been six days since the government shutdown started after the Senate failed to pass a bill to fund federal agencies, and the Federal Aviation Administration is feeling the pressure.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Monday the shutdown is putting more stress on air traffic controllers, whose jobs are already extremely demanding. ...
When will the Air Traffic Controllers and US Service personnel be paid?
2025 payroll calendar
www.gsa.gov
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Republicans in Congress.
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