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Sean Duffy: “Flying in America is incredibly safe. I fly multiple times a…”

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Sean Duffy My department's role is safety

Published March 8, 2025 | Video Starts at 05:56

To the average American out there who is nervous about flying, can you tell them it is safe to fly in the United States? Flying in America is incredibly safe. I fly multiple times a week. And again, if it wasn't safe, air travel get shut down, right? If you see a delay or you see cancellations, it's because we look at the system and say … (05:56–06:00)

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Asserts that air travel in the United States is very safe.

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