Is it safe to fly during the government shutdown? Experts weigh in.

Despite delays at some airports caused by staff shortages, government officials and aviation experts say flying is safe.
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Government shutdown hits air travel, closing a control tower and causing delays across the country

A pilot preparing to take off Monday from Hollywood Burbank Airport in California took the routine step of radioing the air traffic control tower. But instead of the usual back-and-forth conversation ...
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Air traffic control staffing shortage delays flights for 2nd day

WASHINGTON >> Air traffic control staffing issues are delaying flights for a second straight day at numerous U.S. airports as the government shutdown reaches its seventh day, the Federal Aviation ...

How flights are impacted, what travelers should know amid government shutdown

The U.S. government has been shut down for 15 days, and as Americans await decisions from top policymakers to fund and reopen ...