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Government shutdown causes nationwide flight delays and cancellations

Nearly 13,000 air traffic controllers working without pay

Passengers advised to check flights, explore alternate travel options

Airlines must refund canceled flights, but compensation rules vary

The U.S. government shutdown has now dragged on for over a month, and shortages of air traffic controllers are straining operations — with flight disruptions piling up nationwide.

Staffing shortages have caused flight delays at a growing number of airports in recent weeks. Among the latest disruptions, Newark Airport in New Jersey experienced delays of two to three hours on Sunday. And busy hubs like George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and Chicago O’Ha

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