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Travellers heading to the United States are facing ongoing chaos this week, as the federal government shutdown continues to "threaten the reliability and efficiency" of the aviation industry.
Now in its seventh day, the shutdown began on 1 October after lawmakers in Washington failed to pass a bill funding government services into October and beyond.
As a result, many services have been temporarily suspended, and 40 per cent (around 750,000 people) of the federal workforce have been put on unpaid leave.
While the political stalemate may be centred on Capitol Hill, its effects have rippled across the nation, including in the travel sector.
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While air traffic controllers are categorised as essential workers and expected to continue working without pay during the
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