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What to do if your flight is delayed or canceled during the US government shutdown
Nearly 13,000 unpaid FAA air traffic controllers are causing widespread flight disruptions at major U.S. airports as the government shutdown extends beyond one month.
- The FAA reported that nearly 13,000 air traffic controllers are working without pay, prompting staffing shortages that disrupt flights at U.S. airports including Chicago, Newark, and Denver.
- Experts and union leaders representing air traffic controllers and security screeners warned the impact could worsen if the shutdown continues and workers miss paychecks, noting even small absences disrupt operations.
- Earlier this week, airports including Chicago O’Hare and Burbank, California tower reported problems, with Newark experiencing delays of two to three hours on Sunday.
- U.S. airlines are not required to provide cash compensation or lodging, but passengers can request refunds for canceled trips and unused extras while airline customer service agents will soon be swamped.
- With Thanksgiving next month, Kyle Potter warned that as shutdown problems spread, it’s unlikely any airline will run on time, affecting the entire U.S. air travel system through Christmas in December.
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