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US airline system paralyzed by staffing crisis due to shutdown

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Published: November 04, 2025, 11:29 AM
US airline system paralyzed by staffing crisis due to shutdown

Air travel in the United States is disrupted due to the shutdown. The FAA said that flight delays and cancellations have increased due to unpaid worker absences. The absenteeism rate in New York is 80%, and the speed is being reduced for safety reasons. The problem will increase if the shutdown is prolonged.