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The airline industry is pushing Republicans and Democrats to reopen the government as air traffic controllers work without pay.
Last updated: 2025-10-30 19:29:01 ET
 
                                
                                                        The airline industry is pushing Republicans and Democrats to reopen the government as air traffic controllers work without pay.
Frustrations are mounting from air traffic controllers missing their first full paycheck as they plead with lawmakers to end the government shutdown. Tom Hanson reports.
Airlines are donating meals to unpaid federal aviation workers during the government shutdown as air traffic controllers missed their first paychecks.
Air traffic controllers are missing another paycheck due to the ongoing government shutdown, raising concerns about financial stress affecting their work
Air traffic controllers are under increased stress because of the government shutdown, government and union officials said.
Transportation chief said he expects more flights to be delayed, canceled, with air traffic controllers set to miss paychecks Tuesday.
Air traffic controllers are calling out or finding side jobs while they work without pay during the government shutdown, leading to delays.
 
                                
                                                        The ongoing government shutdown continues to disrupt flights and put pressure on air traffic controllers who are working without pay
Air traffic controllers have become reluctant bargaining chips in the government shutdown. They just want to get paid.
 
                                
                                                        U.S. Transportation Department Secretary Sean Duffy also said he "can't guarantee" flights will be on time as government shutdown drags on.