Shutdown’s Shadow: Ex-ATC Warns of US Aviation Safety Risks
The specter of a government shutdown looms large, and its impact stretches far beyond the headlines. According to a recent report, the U.S. aviation system is feeling the strain, with a retired air traffic controller issuing a stark warning about the potential safety ramifications. The core issue? Unpaid air traffic controllers are being compelled to work overtime, creating a dangerous staffing crisis that could jeopardize safety in the nation’s busiest airports.
The Human Cost of Political Gridlock
During the government shutdown, the dedicated men and women who guide planes through the skies are working under immense pressure. The air traffic controllers, essential to the smooth and safe operation of air travel, are now facing the reality of working without pay. This situation is unsustainable and, as the retired air traffic controller emphasizes,
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