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flag Denver seeks FAA waiver to pay air traffic controllers directly during shutdown to avoid flight cuts.

flag Denver is seeking a Federal Aviation Administration waiver to directly pay air traffic controllers at its major airport to prevent flight capacity reductions amid a government shutdown. flag The FAA plans phased cuts—up to 10%—at 40 airports due to staffing shortages, with controllers unpaid for nearly five weeks, prompting some to skip shifts. flag Denver Mayor Mike Johnston cited the airport’s economic importance, serving over 82 million passengers in 2024. flag The city’s request, pending FAA response, aims to maintain operations and ensure safety, with plans for reimbursement after the shutdown ends. flag Despite the effort, the FAA may still enforce reductions to safeguard airspace safety.

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