The Shutdown Worsens Air Traffic Controller Shortages, Leading to Flight Delays
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The government shutdown is exacerbating the air traffic controller shortage, leading to flight delays, with the discussion highlighting the consequences of the shutdown.
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toomuchtodo
3 months ago
I am curious how many controllers the US can lose before the US air system grinds to a halt. An interesting natural experiment to observe.
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