How air traffic control is impacted by the shutdown

WBUR | By Here & Now Newsroom

Published October 8, 2025 at 8:55 AM MST

The ongoing government shutdown is worsening air traffic control staffing shortages.

We speak with NPR transportation correspondent Joel Rose about how it’s impacting travel.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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