On the recordNovember 21, 2025
These patriotic men and women never missed a beat and kept the flying public safe throughout the shutdown.
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cbsnews.comThese patriotic men and women never missed a beat and kept the flying public safe throughout the shutdown.
Duffy acknowledges the dedication of air traffic controllers during the government shutdown.
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You will see mass flight delays, you'll see mass cancellations, and you may see us close certain parts of the airspace, because we just cannot manage it.
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Our priorities are safety, and so if we have additional calls, we will reduce the flow consistent with a rate that's safe for the American people.
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