Government Shutdown Looms: Air Travel Faces Widespread Disruptions Amid Staffing Shortages
Government Shutdown Looms: Air Travel Faces Widespread Disruptions Amid Staffing Shortages Air travelers across the United States are bracing for significant disruptions as a government shutdown triggers widespread air traffic control staffing shortages. Officials warn that the situation, already impacting flights nationwide, could worsen considerably if the funding impasse continues. Reports from Monday indicated that a dozen Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) facilities experienced staffing shortfalls. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy attributed the nationwide delays to a “slight tick-up in sick calls”…