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Pete Buttigieg Wonders Why Trump Would Pick A Fight With Air Traffic Controllers, He Says Its To 'Change The Subject' On This Issue

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Monday accused President Donald Trump of lying about his record and attacking air traffic controllers to divert attention from rising health insurance costs under his administration.

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Pete Buttigieg Slams Trump's 'Bad Deal' On Health Insurance, Cites CBO Estimate Of 10% Premium Hikes: 'Losing On The Economy'

Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Monday night framed President Donald Trump's attacks on air traffic controllers as a deliberate distraction from the administration’s “failure on everyday life costs,” specifically what Buttigieg called a “bad deal” on health insurance.

Benzinga

As Lawmakers Advance Plan To End Historic 41-Day Government Shutdown, Here's How Air Travel Could Recover

As Senate leaders approved a deal clearing the path to end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, here's how the domestic air travel sector could recover.

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Dow futures rise as enough Democrats join Republicans to end the shutdown and 'surrender' on ACA subsidies

The breakthrough comes as Transportation Secretary Scott Duffy has issued dire warnings about air travel ahead of Thanksgiving.

Fortune

Transportation chief rules out air travel for many Americans this Thanksgiving unless shutdown ends as flights are 'reduced to a trickle'

"Listen, many of them are not going to be able to get on an airplane, because there are not going to be that many flights that fly unless this thing doesn't open back up."

Fortune

Thanksgiving air traffic could 'slow to a trickle' if shutdown persists, transport secretary says

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warns that U.S. air traffic could slow significantly if the federal government shutdown continues into the Thanksgiving travel season

The Independent UK

Sean Duffy warns ‘substantial’ number of Americans will miss Thanksgiving with their family due to shutdown

Transportation chief says dozens of ‘sick-outs’ reported Saturday at major airports

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Over 1,500 flights canceled and 6,500 delayed as FAA forced cuts continue to cause havoc for travelers

The FAA has plans to ramp up reductions in the coming days

The Independent UK

Sean Duffy called ‘world-class stupid’ as he flies off to campaign stop for son-in-law with airports in chaos: report

As airports across the U.S. cut traffic due to the government shutdown, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is set to fly to a campaign event for his son-in-law — drawing ire from some in MAGA world, according to a report.

The Independent UK

Where the FAA is cutting flights because of the shutdown

At least 800 flights were canceled as of Friday morning across the U.S.

Axios

What are your rights if your flight gets canceled during government shutdown?

As the longest-ever government shutdown continues, Transportation Secretary predicted ‘more significant disruptions’

The Independent UK

Millions of US Travellers Could Be Grounded Friday — FAA to Cut Flights at 40 Major Airports

The FAA will cut flight capacity by 10% at 40 major U.S. airports starting Friday, 7 November, as controller shortages from the prolonged government shutdown threaten to ground millions of travellers.

International Business Times UK

Major flight cancellations hit airports as Trump administration cuts services over government shutdown

By late Thursday over 800 flights within and in and out of the U.S. had already been canceled for Friday

The Independent UK

Duffy Warns Of Flight Chaos As Shutdown Extends: These ETFs Are At Risk

As the U.S. government shutdown entered its 35th day, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s dire warning of potential airspace closures started caution bells clanging across the aviation and ETF markets. Investors holding airline-focused ETFs, such as the U.S. Global Jets ETF (NYSE:JETS) and the Amplify Travel Tech ETF (NYSE:AWAY), are bracing…

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Sean Duffy Warns US May Be Forced To Close Some Airspace If Government Shutdown Continues: 'It's Only Going To Get Worse'

US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has slammed the Democratic Party amid the government shutdown, highlighting delays and hinting at airspace closure. The shutdown has entered its 35th day since kicking into effect on October 1.

International Business Times UK

US Likely to Close Parts of Airspace as Government Shutdown Continues, Warns Transportation Secretary

US Transportation head Sean Duffy warns that parts of the US airspace may be closed because of the lack of air traffic controllers.

The Independent UK

Sean Duffy warns he might be forced to close parts of US airspace next week if shutdown continues: ‘You will see mass chaos’

As many as 13,000 air traffic controllers are working without pay during the government shutdown

The Independent UK

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warns of 'mass chaos' in skies if shutdown continues

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy predicted Tuesday that there could be chaos in the skies next week if the government shutdown drags on and air traffic controllers miss a second paycheck

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The air travel nightmare: TSA lines stretch for hours while workers go without pay amid the government shutdown

Delays could last as long as the government is shut down, Houston airports exec says after passengers waited hours in security lines.

The Texas Tribune

Texas cities grapple with order to remove rainbow crosswalks as state deadline approaches

At the direction of Gov. Greg Abbott, state transportation officials told local leaders to remove crosswalk art often used to mark historically LGBTQ+ neighborhoods or risk losing millions in funding.

The Independent UK

Transport Secretary Sean Duffy confirms that airport delays will ‘get worse’ as shut down rumbles on

As the government shutdown enters its second month, Transport Secretary Sean Duffy says flight delays and cancellations are only going to get worse

The Independent UK

Air traffic controllers now working for food as shutdown stops paychecks and airlines like United and Delta serve them meals

Federal aviation workers missed their first paycheck this week as the government shutdown steers toward the longest-ever in U.S. history.

Benzinga

Pete Buttigieg Admits Biden Administration Should've Done More To Grow Autonomous Vehicles — Says DOGE-Like Department 'Makes Tons Of Sense'

Biden-era Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says that the Biden administration could've done more to drive growth in the adoption of autonomous vehicles in the U.S.

The Independent UK

What happens to your flight now air traffic controllers are not getting paid

Over 8,000 flights were delayed on Sunday due to massive staff shortages caused by the government shutdown

Roll Call

Duffy says shutdown threatens air traffic control student aid - Roll Call

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says shutdown threatens stipends for air traffic control students, raising the risk some will drop out.

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