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flag A government shutdown starting Oct. 2, 2025, left nearly 14,000 air traffic controllers unpaid, raising safety and travel concerns.

flag A government shutdown beginning October 2, 2025, has left nearly 14,000 air traffic controllers working without pay, raising concerns about aviation safety and efficiency. flag Despite the FAA’s training academy remaining open, controllers face financial strain and declining morale due to staffing shortages and stagnant pay. flag Union leaders warn that individual absences—though not coordinated—could disrupt air travel, echoing the 2019 shutdown that lasted 35 days. flag While no organized action is planned, the critical role of controllers in maintaining national infrastructure gives them significant influence in funding negotiations.

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