FAA plans to furlough 11,000 employees in US government shutdown

A looming U.S. government shutdown threatens to furlough over 11,000 FAA employees and 25% of NTSB staff. While air traffic controllers and TSA officers would work unpaid, airlines warn of strained aviation and slowed flights. The travel sector anticipates a $1 billion weekly loss, potentially mirroring 2019's extended airport wait times.