US shutdown deepens, flight delays mount as air traffic controllers skip work

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Washington [US], November 4 (ANI): The ongoing US government shutdown has stretched into its 34th day, worsening conditions across the country’s airports as air traffic controllers, TSA screeners, and other essential workers continue working without pay, CNN reported.Air traffic controllers, many of whom are not showing up for duty or taking second jobs to manage expenses, have led to mounting flight delays and long queues at major airports, raising passenger concerns about safety and reliability.Nick Daniels, president of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association, told CNN News Central that the extended shutdown is putting increasing pressure on workers and compromising safety.“Every single day that this goes on tomorrow is now less safe than today," he sai