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Airlines are canceling hundreds of flights to comply with the FAA's order. But there are still questions about the plan, which the agency says will keep the skies safe during the government shutdown.
Nick Daniels, president of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association, said workers have gone too long without paychecks to work safely.
A retired air traffic controller explained how reductions in flights during the government shutdown will reduce stress on controllers.
The FAA plans to reduce air traffic by 10% at busy airports. And, a federal judge orders the Trump administration to fully restore SNAP food benefits by today, which it plans to appeal.
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Air traffic controller driving DoorDash to survive shares update
Jack Criss Jr. said last month when he got off work, he drove for DoorDash just to pay for his daughter’s tuition.
Five weeks into the government shutdown, controllers across the country, forced to work without pay, are taking second jobs to stay afloat.
The Salt Lake City International Airport is on the list of 40 major airports released by the US Department of Transportation with planned air traffic reductions starting Friday.
One major airport serving New Jersey shut down TSA checkpoints due to federal shutdown. What can travelers expect next?