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Air traffic controller shortages cause widespread flight delays amid government shutdown (www.nbcnews.com)

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Data showed a “broader slowdown” Thursday across the country's aviation system for the first time since the shutdown began on Oct. 1, according to aviation analytics firm Cirium.

Travel delays were adding up at airports across the U.S. on Friday as the government shutdown drags on, putting even more pressure on air traffic controllers who have been working without pay for a month.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has been warning that travelers will start to see more flight disruptions the longer controllers go without a paycheck.

The Federal Aviation Administration on Friday reported staffing shortages that were causing flight delays at a number of airports, including in Boston, Phoenix, San Francisco, Nashville, Houston, Dallas and the Washington, D.C. area. Airports serving the New York City area — John F. Kennedy International Airport, LaGuardia Airport and Newark Liberty International Airport — were also experiencing delays averaging around two hours, according to the FAA.

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[–] OldQWERTYbastard@lemmy.world 53 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

I'm a private pilot and there's no way in hell I'm flying anywhere near controlled airspace until this shit is resolved.

It all started with that asshole Ronald Reagan.

[–] hddsx@lemmy.ca 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

You wouldn’t fly a Delta? I mean, I’d avoid Bravos but it’s not like my area is full of untowered airports

[–] Taldan@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I'd probably avoid bravos solely to avoid adding more stress to them. They don't enjoy clearing a Cherokee in normal times

[–] hddsx@lemmy.ca 1 points 2 weeks ago

Yeah I missed my chance to land at a bravo during COVID

[–] Taldan@lemmy.world -2 points 2 weeks ago

As a pilot, you should be well aware there is little impact on safety

My home airport is towered, and I can assure you there has been no difference in safety

Operations may be more limited, but controllers aren't going to be reducing safety. If they're not safe to work, they won't work. No one is going to risk their career to help make Trump look good by working through it