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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Rhian Lubin

Trump’s Transportation Secretary ‘can’t guarantee’ flights won’t be delayed or canceled as FAA struggles with staffing amid shutdown

President Donald Trump’s Transportation Secretary said that he “can’t guarantee” flights wouldn’t be delayed or canceled as the Federal Aviation Administration struggles with staffing shortages amid the ongoing government shutdown.

Thousands of flights have been delayed across the U.S. this week, while three major airports issued ground stops Thursday, which was attributed to staffing issues due to the shutdown as it entered day 23.

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