Summary
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned that there might be big problems with air travel next week if the government shutdown continues and air traffic controllers miss another paycheck. There have already been some flight delays because there aren't enough controllers. The travel industry and airlines are asking Congress to end the shutdown quickly.
Key Facts
- Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy predicts air travel problems next week if the government shutdown continues.
- Air traffic controllers have already missed one paycheck and could miss another soon.
- The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) sometimes slows or stops air traffic due to a lack of controllers.
- Flights at Newark Liberty International Airport recently faced long delays due to staff shortages.
- The travel industry has lost over $4 billion since the shutdown began.
- Airlines and aviation groups want Congress to support a funding resolution to end the shutdown.
- Thanksgiving, a busy travel time, is approaching, increasing concern about the effects of the shutdown.
- On a recent Sunday, Newark and Orlando airports had fewer on-time flights than usual.
