US Air Travel Plunges into Chaos as Government Shutdown Triggers Widespread Delays
US Air Travel Plunges into Chaos as Government Shutdown Triggers Widespread Delays Major US airports are experiencing severe flight delays and cancellations as the ongoing government shutdown, now in its second week, continues to cripple air traffic control staffing. With the shutdown beginning October 1st, essential air traffic controllers are working without pay, leading to a significant increase in sick calls and heightened stress levels across the nation’s aviation system. The disruption, which intensified on Monday and Tuesday, has impacted…