As the government shutdown drags on, there’s an increase in air travel delays. Air traffic controllers are federal workers whose jobs are deemed critical and they’re expected to keep working without a paycheck. Some have started calling out sick. A travel industry analyst says the risk of significant disruptions “is growing by the day.” The […]
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Air travel delays increase as gov’t shutdown drags on
As the government shutdown drags on, there’s an increase in air travel delays. Air traffic controllers are federal workers whose jobs are deemed critical and they’re expected to keep working without a paycheck. Some have started calling out sick. A travel industry analyst says the risk of significant disruptions “is growing by the day.” The Federal Aviation Administration reports staffing issues at airports and control centers in several large cities.