Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced a 10% reduction in flights at 40 locations due to the government shutdown , placing pressure on thinly stretched air traffic controllers.

In a Wednesday press conference , Duffy spoke of the difficulties being experienced by U.S. aviation due to the government shutdown, particularly the strain on air traffic controllers. The vital personnel have been required to work without pay, forcing the Department of Transportation to take desperate measures.

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