"Tens of thousands of air traffic controllers and TSA agents have been required to work without pay. Recently, the Federal Aviation Administration said it has seen a surge in employee absences, forcing the agency to scale back the number of flights to maintain safety. Delays related to staffing issues have popped up at airports nationwide in recent weeks, including in Orlando, Los Angeles, Houston and New York City."
"On Wednesday, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said airline traffic will be reduced by 10% across 40 locations starting Friday amid staffing interruptions. "I anticipate there will be additional disruptions, there will be frustration," he said. "But in the end, our sole role is to make sure that we keep this air space as safe as possible. Aviation and travel experts similarly expect more delays and cancellations, along with longer TSA lines, if the shutdown does not end before Thanksgiving.""
Government shutdown has forced tens of thousands of air traffic controllers and TSA agents to work without pay. The Federal Aviation Administration reported a surge in employee absences and has scaled back flights to maintain safety. Staffing-related delays and disruptions have appeared at major airports including Orlando, Los Angeles, Houston, and New York City. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced a 10% reduction in airline traffic across 40 locations starting Friday due to staffing interruptions. Aviation experts and officials warn of additional disruptions, longer TSA lines, and more cancellations if the shutdown continues through the Thanksgiving travel period.
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