Flight delays soar as controllers miss first paycheck

Over 4,000 flights were delayed on Monday as bad weather and air traffic control shortages created the perfect storm for flight interruptions.

As the second-longest government shutdown enters its fourth week without a clear end in sight, the delays could impact winter holiday travel.

Air traffic controllers won’t get a paycheck for their arduous and dangerous work starting Tuesday. Their last paycheck for work they did in September was also reduced, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy told reporters last week.

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