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flag A U.S. government shutdown starting October 1 could disrupt air travel due to furloughed staff and halted safety operations, worsening existing delays.

flag U.S. airlines warn a government shutdown starting October 1 could disrupt air travel, as air traffic controllers and TSA officers may work without pay or be furloughed, leading to delays and longer security lines. flag Critical FAA operations—including controller hiring, safety inspections, and the Boeing 737 MAX 7 certification—could halt, worsening an existing shortage of about 3,800 controllers. flag Past shutdowns caused lasting inefficiencies, and with no funding agreement reached, aviation officials fear significant disruptions to flight safety and system reliability.

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