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Flight delays were only a little higher than usual during most of October — but then a late month surge could spell trouble for holiday travel.
The federal government shutdown is being blamed for travel delays at major airports. How to check flight status and security wait times.
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Brace for more air travel delays as government shutdown drags into second month, experts say
Air traffic controllers missed their first full paycheck last week as the government shutdown approaches a record length.
Two bomb threats in 24 hours, including one on a flight from Houston, have passengers asking the same question: Is it still safe to fly?
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Government Shutdown Could Cause ‘Mass Chaos’ in Air Travel as DOT Considers Limiting Flights
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned that the ongoing government shutdown could cause "mass chaos" in air travel if it continues into November, as air traffic controllers face financial strain from missed paychecks.
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Air travel delays are increasing amid government shutdown
As of Sunday, air traffic control operations in the United States are experiencing significant flight delays at major airports, and it's likely going to get worse as the government shutdown continues.
With air traffic controllers working without pay, more than 5,000 flights were delayed nationwide over the weekend, including hundreds at San Francisco International Airport.