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After 40+ days without pay, air traffic controllers warn the government shutdown is causing fatigue and eroding flight safety margins.

Controllers are missing a second paycheck, working overtime without pay, and facing increased retirements and resignations amid the shutdown.

Airlines have canceled thousands of flights as the FAA orders cuts to improve safety.

WASHINGTON - The record-long government shutdown has made air traffic controllers’ jobs even more stressful, leading to fatigue and increased risks.

The update came Monday from Nick Daniels, the president of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association.

What they're saying:

After 41 days without pay, Daniels – the head of the controllers union – said that each day brings new challenges for air traffic controlle

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