Air traffic controllers miss 1st paycheck in shutdown
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Executives at large companies and small-business owners are facing troubles as Congress is stuck in a shutdown.
MSP Airport has so far been able to operate smoothly despite a federal government shutdown that has caused pain for flyers in other cities. Why it matters: It's Minnesota Educators Academy week, which means the airport is much busier than normal as families head out on mini-vacations while there's no school Thursday and Friday.
Unpaid air traffic controllers will miss their first full paycheck on Tuesday, traditionally an inflection point in previous government shutdowns—but sick calls are already on the rise.
St. Paul International Airport bound for Portland, Oregon, stopped mid-takeoff on Thursday due to a "mechanical issue," the airline said.
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Lingering government shutdown causing flight delays and making air travel ‘less safe’ every day
Every day of the federal government shutdown air traffic controllers calling out sick have caused flight delays, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Friday.