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Nationwide Travel Disruptions: More than 2,000 flights were delayed and 50 canceled Wednesday as staffing shortages crippled FAA control centers from Washington to Los Angeles.
Shutdown Fallout: The government shutdown has left many federal workers, including air traffic controllers, uncertain about...
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Economic Risk: The aviation sector makes up 5% of GDP and supports 10 million jobs; a shutdown threatens billions in activity and consumer confidence.
Safety at Stake: With the FAA short 3,800 controllers, a shutdown would freeze hiring, close...
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Recurring Problems: United Airlines grounded flights nationwide for the second time in two months due to a connectivity glitch.
Ripple Effect: Even a one-hour ground stop can create widespread delays across the airline’s massive U.S. network.
Customer Trust at Stake:...
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Near-Collision Chaos: A Southwest pilot had to nosedive mid-flight from Burbank to Vegas to avoid a collision after reportedly losing contact with air traffic control.
Passenger Panic: The sudden drop launched passengers into the ceiling, with one describing it...
