And I have no doubt, or at least I worry, that public safety is being endangered. Earlier this week, an Austin airport where I live, issued a ground delay due to air traffic control staffing problems. The same day over at Dallas Fort Worth, one of the largest airports in the country, they experienced 413 flight delays and multiple flight cancellations due to staffing shortages. Air traffic controllers, the people who keep these airplanes flying safely, will miss their first full PayCheck this week. TSA screeners, the people who are supposed to make sure that air travel is safe, are similarly working without pay. (11:16–11:30)
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